English III (ELD) - Literary Elements and Themes Quiz

What are the basic elements that make up a story?

• Setting, character, plot, conflict, theme

• Introduction, body, conclusion

• Characters, dialogue, monologue

• Title, author, genre

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CCSS.RL.2.10

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In 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream,' what magical element causes confusion?

• A magical ring

• A love potion

• A fairy spell

• A cursed object

Which character in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is given a donkey's head?

• Lysander

• Demetrius

• Bottom

• Puck

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What is the primary theme explored in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'?

• Betrayal

• The fickleness of love

• Political power

• Friendship

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What is a dramatic element in a play?

• A sequence of events

• An ingredient that makes the play effective

• A type of character

• The main plot twist

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Which literary device is frequently used in 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' to create humor?

• Irony

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

Which character says, “Love is the wisdom of the fool and the folly of the wise”?

• Samuel Johnson

• Puck

• Bottom

• Titania

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the moon symbolize in the play?

• A) Time passing

• B) Mystery and enchantment

• C) Illumination

• D) Night and day

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the relationship between Pyramus and Thisbe in the play’s “play within a play”?

• Enemies

• Siblings

• Lovers

• Friends

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

How does Shakespeare explore the theme of appearance versus reality?

• Through character disguise

• Through direct dialogue

• Through narrative exposition

• Through stage directions

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10