Exploring Key Literary Elements

What is characterization in literature?

• The theme of the story

• The setting of the story

• The main conflict in the story

• The development of a character by the author

Which of the following is an example of internal conflict?

• A character arguing with their mother

• A character struggling with a decision

• A character surviving a natural disaster

• A character fighting a physical battle

In first person point of view, the story is told from which perspective?

• They

• I

• You

• He/She

Which point of view is commonly used in recipes and directions?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

What is imagery in literature?

• The main message of the story

• The author's attitude towards the subject

• The use of descriptive language to create vivid pictures

• The time and place of the story

How is tone different from mood in literature?

• Tone is the author's attitude, while mood is the audience's feeling

• Tone is the setting, while mood is the theme

• Tone is the plot, while mood is the conflict

• Tone is the diction, while mood is the imagery

What does the setting of a story refer to?

• The time and place where the story occurs

• The author's choice of words

• The main conflict

• The development of characters

Which of the following best describes a theme in literature?

• The main message or meaning of the story

• The use of descriptive language

• The author's choice of words

• The time and place of the story

What is a simile?

• An extreme exaggeration

• Giving human traits to non-human things

• A direct comparison without 'like' or 'as'

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• She is as brave as a lion

• A red rose symbolizes love

• The leaves danced in the wind

• I could eat a horse