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Literary Elements Review

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the BEST definition of protagonist?

a)

the most powerful figure in a story

b)

the most interesting figure in a story

c)

the most honorable figure in a story

d)

the most central figure in a story

2.

The protagonist of a story is the

a)

main character.

b)

author.

c)

villain.

d)

love interest

3.

The relationship between a protagonist and an antagonist is BEST described as one of

a)

conflict

b)

support

c)

love

d)

jealousy

4.

Which of the following is a possible synonym for antagonist?

a)

ally

b)

lover

c)

a rival

d)

friend

5.

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

a)

The antagonist is the opponent of the protagonist.

b)

The audience is meant to identify with the protagonist.

c)

The protagonist is a model for the audience to follow.

d)

The antagonist is also known as an enemy or rival.

6.
This character is central to the story. The plot revolves around him or her. 
a)
Dynamic character
b)
Static character
c)
Protagonist
d)
Antagonist
7.
This figure usually creates a conflict for the main character.
a)
Protagonist
b)
Antagonist 
c)
Dynamic character
d)
Static character
8.
TRUE OR FALSE?
In the book (and movie) "Holes", Stanley Yelnats is central to the story. The plot revolves mainly around him. He is an example of an antagonist. 
a)
True 
b)
False
9.
TRUE OR FALSE? 
In the Harry Potter series, Lord Voldemort creates multiple conflicts for the main character. Therefore, he is an antagonist. 
a)
True 
b)
False 
10.
TRUE OR FALSE?
Throughout The Hunger Games series, the story centers on Katniss Everdeen and her quest to save her country by starting a revolution. This makes her an antagonist to the story. 
a)
True 
b)
False
11.
Which questions about the story will the setting answer?
a)
What is the author's attitude toward the characters?
b)
Where and when does the story take place?
c)
Who are the people the story is about?
Why and why did the author write the story?
12.
Which of the following might describe the setting of a story?
a)
a frog and a witch
b)
happy and loving 
c)
a high school in 1956
d)
love is stronger than fear
13.
In the passage below, what can you infer about Randolph using clues from the setting?
One summer day, Randolph the Bright slept alone in his room in the castle at Reddington. The light of the morning seeped slowly through his curtains. Randolph blinked against the day, smiling as his dream came to a peaceful conclusion.
a)
Randolph is a mean person.
b)
Randolph is a prince or king. 
c)
Randolph has an older sister. 
d)
The setting doesn't give me any clues about Randolph. 
14.
If that passage below were set at Lena's birthday party, what could you infer?
Lena laughed loudly. "I can't believe you did that!" she said, smiling.
a)
Lena might have received an unexpected present.
b)
Lena might be a very selfish character.
c)
Lena might be mad at her best friend.
d)
Lena might be talking to her uncle. 
15.
In the passage below, what  can you infer about the setting of the story?
When the men reached Oregon, they stepped out of their wagons and embraced. The journey was long and dangerous, but they made it. Soon, their families would follow their trail in their own wagons, leaving their homes in the East to meet them in this brand new land: the West. 
a)
The story might take place on a different planet. 
b)
The story might take place in the past. 
c)
The story might take place in a desert. 
d)
We can't make any inferences about the setting from this passage. 
16.

What does the "S" stand for in STEAL?

a)

Sounds

b)

Speech

17.
What does the "T" stand for in STEAL?
a)
Thoughts
b)
Textual Evidence
18.
What does the "E" stand for in STEAL?
a)
Everything's resolved
b)
Effect on others
19.
What does the "A" stand for in STEAL?
a)
Actions
b)
Asides
20.
What does "L" stand for in STEAL?
a)
Likes
b)
Looks
21.
What does the following passage reveal about Devontae? 
Devontae pulled the seat belt down across his body and clicked it into place. He took a deep breath. "Let's do this," he said, as he pressed his foot into the gas pedal and sped off down the track.
a)
He is brave
b)
He is a coward. 
c)
He is determined to win his race. 
d)
He is a race car driver. 
22.
The subway car fell immediately into silence.  As he sat down you could tell that the people on either side of him were anxious to move, but they didn't want to be noticed.
Name the element of Characterization
a)
Effect on Others
b)
Actions
c)
Speech
d)
Thoughts
23.
Which STEAL am I using to describe a character as smart
Jane liked to sit in front of the class. She came with all her materials and she always had her homework done. When ever the teacher asked a question, Jane was the first with her hand raised and ready to answer. 
a)
Speech
b)
Thoughts
c)
Effect On Others
d)
Actions
24.
Which STEAL am I using to describe a character as a bully
Every time Jimmy walked down the hallway the other kids were sure to move aside and hold their books a little tighter for fear that Jimmy would knock them out of their hands. No one ever dared look Jimmy in the eye as he came their way. 
a)
Speech
b)
Thoughts
c)
Effect On Others
d)
Actions
25.
David found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman’s ID card. David took the wallet to the woman’s house, and returned it to her.   What character trait does David demonstrate?
a)
Honesty
b)
Friendly
c)
Irritated
d)
Fearless
26.

The best definition of theme is...

a)

The characters and conflict

b)

The lesson or message the author is sending.

c)

A word that summarizes the story.

d)

The character's main problem.

27.
One way you could figure out the theme is to...
a)
Skim through the story
b)
Just read the beginning of the story
c)
Think about what the character has learned
d)
Read the ending of the story
28.
What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA. 
a)
Theme is a universal lesson, and main idea is what a story is about.
b)
Theme is what a story is about, and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
29.
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
a)
Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
b)
Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
c)
How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.
d)
Life is short; make the most of it.
30.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

Eat your vegetables.

b)

Don't brag. Be modest.

c)

Don't talk to strangers.

d)

It's fun to dance.

31.
What is conflict?
a)
Two characters getting along.
b)
A struggle between two opposing forces.
c)
The climax in a story.
d)
Part of the resolution.
32.
What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?
a)
A hero in a story that saves many lives.
b)
A problem that a character has with other characters.
c)
A struggle between a character and a family member.
d)
An issue that a character faces within him/her self.
33.
What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
a)
An issue between a character and an outside force.
b)
A problem within the exposition of a story.
c)
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
d)
A problem caused by the protagonist.
34.

What is an example of an INTERNAL conflict?

a)

Character vs Character

b)

Character vs Nature

c)

Character vs Society

d)

Character vs Self

e)

Character vs. Fate

35.
Character vs Nature is an example of an EXTERNAL conflict.
a)
True
b)
False
36.
Character vs Society is an example of an INTERNAL conflict.
a)
True 
b)
False
37.

In "The Hunger Games," Katniss must survive in the arena by protecting herself from animals, searching for clean water, and surviving fires.

a)

Character vs Character

b)

Character vs Nature

c)

Character vs Society

d)

Character vs Self

e)

Character vs. Fate

38.
a)

Character vs Character

b)

Character vs Nature

c)

Character vs Society

d)

Character vs Self

e)

Character vs. Fate

39.

Sarah was accepted into her top choice for college, however, it is the most expensive one on her list. Should she sacrifice her family's wallet to attend the school of her dreams, or should she be conservative and consider other schools?

a)

Character vs Character

b)

Character vs Nature

c)

Character vs Society

d)

Character vs Self

e)

Character vs. Fate

40.
a)

Character vs Character

b)

Character vs Nature

c)

Character vs Society

d)

Character vs Self

e)

Character vs. Fate

41.

Auggie's classmates do not accept Auggie and make fun of him because he has facial deformities. This is an example of...

a)

Internal conflict

b)

External conflict

42.

This type of external conflict involves a character and a prophesy or something being foretold about their future.

a)

Character vs. Society

b)

Character vs. Fate

c)

Character vs. Character

d)

Character vs. Nature

43.
Which statement is true about fiction?
a)
It can contain imaginary people and animals.
b)
It can contain only facts and ideas.
c)
It can contain only real people and animals.
d)
It can take place only in the present time.
44.
Which of the following is an example of fiction?
a)
article
b)
story
c)
essay
d)
biography
45.
Which of the following is an example of nonfiction?
a)
a story about a dog that talks.
b)
a tale about a man who barks
c)
an article about a doghouse
d)
a letter a dog wrote
46.
Which of the following is an example of fiction?
a)
a letter from a spider
b)
a report that compares types of spiders
c)
an essay about spiders
d)
an article on how spiders spin webs
47.
What is the definition of plot?
a)
The lesson in the story
b)
The sequence of events in the story
c)
The turning point of the story
d)
The conflict in the story
48.

What is the literary term we use to describe the beginning of the story where the main characters, setting, and problem are introduced?

a)

beginning

b)

rising action

c)

introduction/exposition

d)

resolution

49.

True or false: every story needs a plot

a)

True

b)

False

50.

The inciting incident can best be compared to...

a)

Finishing a piece of cake

b)

Striking a match

c)

A prologue

51.

Which of the three kinds of thinking does this definition describe?

Definition: The thought was not stated directly, but there is evidence for it in the text; it is hinted at, suggested, or implied.

a)

Literal

b)

Inferential

c)

Critical

52.

Which of the three kinds of thinking does this definition describe?

Definition: The thought was stated directly in the text, like a fact from the text.

a)

Literal

b)

Inferential

c)

Critical

53.

Which of the three kinds of thinking does this definition describe?

Definition: The original thought, opinion, connection, or question related to the text.

a)

Literal

b)

Inferential

c)

Critical

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