Multiple Choice Questions: Literary Elements & Theme (Continued)

What is the protagonist in a story?

• The character who supports the main character.

• The main character, often the hero.

• The character who opposes the main character.

• A minor character in the story.

What is an antagonist?

• The main character.

• The character or force opposing the protagonist.

• A character who helps the protagonist.

• The narrator of the story.

How does setting influence a story?

• It determines the characters' names.

• It affects the mood, characters, and events.

• It is only about the time of day.

• It has no impact on the story.

What is direct characterization?

• When a character's traits are revealed through actions.

• When the author explicitly describes a character.

• When readers infer a character's traits.

• When a character describes another character.

What is indirect characterization?

• When the author tells the reader exactly what a character is like.

• When a character’s personality is revealed through their actions, speech, or thoughts.

• When the narrator describes the character.

• When the character is not important to the story.

What is an example of a theme about friendship?

• Friends are always perfect.

• True friends remain loyal even in difficult times.

• A friend is a person you like.

• You meet your friends when you're young.

What happens in a story’s climax?

• It is the introduction of the characters.

• It is the turning point and moment of highest tension.

• It is the resolution of the story.

• It is the setting of the story.

What is a moral in a story?

• A character's favorite quote.

• A lesson the author wants the reader to learn.

• A summary of the plot.

• A description of the setting.

How can flashbacks be used in storytelling?

• They provide background information about a character or event.

• They confuse the timeline of the story.

• They introduce new characters.

• They show the future events.

What is the resolution of a story?

• The introduction of the characters.

• The conclusion where conflicts are resolved.

• The climax of the story.

• The setting of the story.