Literary Elements and Devices Quiz

Which of the following is an example of imagery?

• The boy crossed the road
• The curly-haired toddler crunched across the snow-covered road
• The sun is hot
• The car is fast

What does the setting of a story help to create?

• The plot
• The mood
• The characters
• The conflict

Which of these is NOT a literary element?

• Symbolism
• Conflict
• Characterization
• Grammar

What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?

• Direct tells what a character is like; indirect shows the character's personality through their actions or words
• Direct shows what a character is like through actions or words; indirect tells tells us about the character
• Direct is about setting, indirect is about plot
• Direct is about conflict, indirect is about theme

What is the role of conflict in a story?

• To introduce characters
• To move the story forward
• To describe the setting
• To create imagery

Which of the following best describes situational irony?

• A character says the opposite of what they mean
• The audience knows something the characters do not
• The opposite of what is expected occurs
• A character remembers something from the past

What is foreshadowing?

• A flashback to a previous event
• Hints about future events
• A detailed description of a setting
• A type of conflict

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• His hands are like ice
• He was a shining star
• The wind whispered
• The test took a million years

What does symbolism involve?

• Using objects to represent larger ideas
• Describing a setting in detail
• Creating conflict between characters
• Developing a character's personality

What is the main function of a protagonist?

• To oppose the antagonist
• To support the antagonist
• To be the main character
• To create conflict