Exploring Literary Elements Quiz

Which of the following best defines the term "plot" in a story?

• The time and place where the story occurs

• The sequence of events that make up a story

• The main character's personality traits

• The use of objects to represent ideas

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the setting of a story?

• The struggle between opposing forces

• The order of events in the story

• The time and place in which the story happens

• The lesson the author wants to teach

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is an example of symbolism?

• A character remembering their childhood

• A storm representing anger or conflict

• The main character moving to a new city

• The story being told in first person

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of these is an example of conflict in a story?

• The main character is lost in the woods and must find their way home.

• The story takes place in a small town.

• The author uses a red rose in the story.

• The main character is described as brave.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following best describes a flashback?

• A hint about what will happen later in the story

• A scene that interrupts the present action to show something from the past

• The main character's thoughts

• The story's main problem

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Read the following scenario: "In the story, the main character must choose between telling the truth and protecting a friend." What type of conflict is this?

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Technology

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which detail best helps describe the setting in the following sentence? "The sun set behind the mountains, casting long shadows over the quiet village."

• The main character is sad.

• The village is quiet and there are mountains nearby.

• The story is about a sunset.

• The main character is running.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A character in a story always wears a locket that belonged to their grandmother. What might the locket symbolize?

• The character's love for jewelry

• The character's connection to family and memories

• The character's dislike of old things

• The character's wealth

Which of the following best identifies the rising action in a plot?

• The introduction of characters and setting

• The events that build tension and lead up to the climax

• The resolution of the story's conflict

• The final outcome of the story

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Read the following passage: "During the thunderstorm, the old tree outside the window creaked and groaned, its branches thrashing wildly." What might the storm symbolize in this passage?

• The weather is bad

• The main character is feeling calm

• There is turmoil or trouble in the story

• The tree is old