Understanding Literary Elements Quiz

What is the role of the narrator in a story?

• The person who observes the story from afar

• The person who tells the story

• The main character in the story

• The author of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does symbolism involve in literature?

• Using dialogue to create drama between characters

• Using objects or actions to represent ideas or qualities

• Using direct statements to convey hidden meanings

• Using specific settings to influence the mood of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is foreshadowing in a story?

• It reveals the entire plot at the beginning

• It creates mystery by leaving out important details

• It provides hints or clues about what will happen later in the story

• It misleads the reader with false information about the ending

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the climax of a story?

• The characters begin to solve minor conflicts

• The setting changes to reflect the theme

• The most intense part of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak

• The conclusion is revealed and the story wraps up

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What happens during the falling action of a story?

• The introduction of new conflicts after the climax

• The build-up to the climax of the story

• The resolution of conflicts and the winding down of the story

• The climax is reached and the main conflict is introduced

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the resolution in a story?

• The introduction of the main characters and setting

• The part where the main conflict is resolved

• The climax of the story

• The use of symbolism to convey themes

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4