Exploring Literary Elements

Which of the following is an example of a literary device or figurative language?

• Metaphor

• Chapter

• Index

• Table of contents

What is the term for the main message or underlying idea in a literary work?

• Setting

• Theme

• Plot

• Conflict

Which point of view uses "I" or "we" in the narration?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

What is the term for the sequence of events in a story?

• Characterization

• Plot

• Theme

• Setting

Which of the following best describes a dynamic character?

• A character who stays the same throughout the story

• A character who changes or grows during the story

• A character who is the main villain

• A character who narrates the story

Which literary device is used when an author gives human qualities to non-human things?

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Irony

Which of the following is an example of a theme in literature?

• The color of the protagonist’s shirt

• The importance of friendship

• The number of chapters in a book

• The name of the author

Which point of view allows the narrator to know the thoughts and feelings of all characters?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person omniscient

• Third person limited

Given a story where the main character overcomes fear, which theme does this most likely represent?

• The value of honesty

• The power of courage

• The importance of friendship

• The danger of greed

If a story is told from the perspective of a character who only knows their own thoughts and feelings, which point of view is being used?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person omniscient

• Third person limited