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Literary Elements

Total questions: 99

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the highest, most suspense-building, part of the story?
a)
Falling Action
b)
Setting
c)
Climax
d)
Rising Action
2.
What are the main events of the story presented in a sequence by the author?
a)
Conflict
b)
Mood 
c)
Plot
d)
Tone
3.
What are the events that lead to the resolution?
a)
Climax
b)
Conflict
c)
Rising Action
d)
Falling Action
4.
The beginning part of the plot with the information about the setting, characters, and the situation is called the _____________.
a)
Beginning
b)
Anecdote
c)
Plot
d)
Exposition
5.
What is setting? 
a)
The time and location in which a story takes place
b)
A series of events and character actions that relate to the central conflict.
c)
a struggle between two people or things in a short story.
d)
What you turn on the washer
6.
What is conflict?
a)
a struggle between two forces
b)
The time and location in which a story takes place 
c)
how the author arranges events to develop his basic idea
d)
The person in a work of fiction
7.
Example of Character vs Character 
a)
Batman vs Superman
b)
Shrek vs the kingdom 
c)
People from Japan vs a Tsunami 
d)
A person trying not to cry in public 
8.
Example of Character vs Nature
a)
Batman vs Superman
b)
Shrek vs the kingdom 
c)
People from Japan vs a Tsunami 
d)
A person trying not to cry in public 
9.
Example of Character vs Self 
a)
Batman vs Superman
b)
Shrek vs the kingdom 
c)
People from Japan vs a Tsunami 
d)
A person trying not to cry in public 
10.
What is the main idea?
a)
What the text is mostly about 
b)
Facts that support the main idea 
c)
Description of the cause and effect 
d)
Key ideas that support the general idea 
11.
All of the events in a story
a)
Conflict
b)
Expostition
c)
Plot
d)
Setting 
12.
Events in the story that are leading up to the most important part of the story, or events that build action in the story
a)
Conflict
b)
Plot
c)
Rising Action
d)
Setting
13.
A personal problem in a story is?
a)
Internal Conflict
b)
External Conflict
14.
A problem with others is?
a)
Internal Conflict
b)
External Conflict
15.
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.
16.
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.
17.
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.
18.
What is an example of an INTERNAL conflict?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
19.
Character vs Nature is an example of an EXTERNAL conflict.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
Character vs Society is an example of an INTERNAL conflict.
a)
True 
b)
False
21.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
22.
Elsa has to be hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
23.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
24.
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
25.
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
26.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
27.

An episode or plot point that starts the story.

a)

Problem

b)

Conflict

c)

Inciting Incident

d)

Climax

28.
In this element of plot the author introduces the characters and setting...
a)
Resolution
b)
Climax
c)
Exposition
d)
Rising Action 
29.

True or false: every story needs a plot

a)

True

b)

False

30.
People in the story who carry out the actions.
a)
Plot
b)
Animals
c)
Conflict
d)
Characters
31.
Sets the scene; the when and the where.
a)
Setting
b)
Exposition
c)
Place
d)
Rising Action
32.
A struggle or problem happening to the main character in the story. 
a)
Issue
b)
Conflict
c)
Solution
d)
Resolution
33.
The message.  The central belief, moral, or idea that an author tries to convey.
a)
Characters
b)
Conflict
c)
Theme
d)
Setting
34.
The organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story.
a)
Exposition
b)
Plot diagram
c)
Plot
d)
Conflict
35.
Every plot is made up of a series of ____________ that are related to one another.
a)
Characters
b)
Settings
c)
Events
d)
Central belief
36.
THE MEssage
a)
Theme
b)
Setting
c)
Characters
d)
Falling Action
37.
Characters are introduced here.
a)
Exposition
b)
Inciting Incident
c)
Rising Action
d)
Resolution
38.
The suspense builds and the problem gets worse, becoming more complicated for the characters.
a)
Rising Action
b)
Falling Action
c)
Inciting Incident
d)
Resolution
39.
The most exciting part of the story, the turning point.
a)
Conflict
b)
Climax
c)
Characters
d)
Resolution
40.
The loose ends of the plot are tied up.  The problem is solved here.
a)
Rising Action
b)
Falling Action
c)
Resolution
d)
Inciting Incident
41.
The story comes to a reasonable end.  
a)
Ending
b)
Falling Action
c)
Resolution
d)
Conclusion
42.
What is #1 called?
a)
Introduction
b)
Conflict
c)
Rising Action
d)
Exposition
43.
Something that needs to get solved by the end of the story.  The main part of the story.
a)
Characters
b)
Theme
c)
Conflict
d)
Setting
44.
Not explicitly stated in the story; the author leaves clues with the characters to help you determine this.
a)
Characterization
b)
Setting
c)
Plot
d)
Theme
45.

What does the S in STEAL stand for?

a)

what the character SAYS

b)

what the character SEES

c)

what the character SMELLS

d)

what the character SIPS

46.

What does the T in STEAL stand for?

a)

how the character TREATS others

b)

when the story TAKES place

c)

what the character THINKS

d)

what the character TASTES

47.

What does the E in STEAL stand for?

a)

what the character EATS

b)

the character's EMOTIONAL response

c)

the EMPATHY the character feels

d)

the character's EFFECT on others

48.

What does the A in STEAL stand for?

a)

how the character AFFECTS others

b)

the character's ACTIONS

c)

how ADVENTUROUS is the character

d)

the character's ABILITY to interact with others

49.

What does the L in STEAL stand for?

a)

how the character LOOKS

b)

how the character LIES

c)

who the character LOVES

d)

whether or not the character LIVES

50.

What "does EFFECT on others" mean?

a)

The relationship the character has with other characters in the passage

b)

How the character feels about other characters in the story

c)

How other characters think, speak, and act around this character

d)

How the reader feels about the character

51.

What are some of the ways character's LOOKS might be described?

a)

age

b)

weight

c)

height

d)

physical appearance

52.

What questions should I ask myself when analyzing a character's THOUGHTS? (select ALL of the answers that are correct)

a)

What does the character believe?

b)

What does the character think?

c)

What does the character value?

d)

What motivates the character?

53.
What character trait is revealed?
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly.  She was off beat and missed several moves.
a)
passionate
b)
nervous
c)
tired
d)
bored
54.

CONNOR WAS FEELING EXCITED.

a)

indirect

b)

direct

55.
JACKSON SMILED AND WAVED AT HIS CLASSMATES.
a)
indirect
b)
direct
56.
MRS. JESSUP IS ALWAYS PUNCTUAL AND PREPARED.
a)
indirect
b)
direct
57.
Direct Characterization is...
a)
the author telling you a character's traits
b)
the author showing you a character's traits
58.
Indirect Characterization is...
a)
the author showing you a character's traits
b)
the author telling you a character's traits
59.

Why would she do that to me? I didn't even want to sit next to her and she just started yelling at me. I hate the way that she controls everything, I'm such a loser.

Name the element of characterization

a)

Thoughts

b)

Effect on Others

c)

Looks

d)

Actions

60.
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
61.
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
62.
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
63.

Which STEAL am I using to describe a character as athletic

When Lucy changed into her gym clothes she always had the latest gear. Her shoes, although just bought new last month, were worn in to the perfect fit. Before she ran she made sure to tie back her hair, set her fitbit to track her running and was on the starting mark in perfect form before any other runner.

a)

Speech

b)

Looks

c)

Effect On Others

d)

Actions

64.
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
65.

In "The Race," Jeff didn't know what to do -- make his father happy and keep running or miss the hurdle and control his own future.

a)

internal conflict

b)

character vs character

c)

climax

d)

theme

66.

The Lieutenant challenged Ivan to walk through the cemetery. If he did it, Ivan would get five rubles.

a)

STEAL

b)

Inciting Incident

c)

Setting

d)

Conflict

67.

Besides identifying the time and place of the story, the setting is important because it ...

a)

starts all of the events.

b)

makes the story interesting.

c)

allows the conflict to happen.

d)

all of the above.

68.
What is the conflict of a story?
a)
The time and place
b)
The main problem the character encounters
c)
The most exciting part of the story
d)
The beginning of a story
69.
What are character traits?
a)
A character's opinion.
b)
The things a character says.
c)
Personality traits for a character.
d)
What a character looks like.
70.
What is setting?
a)
The time and place where a story occurs
b)
A character's personality traits.
c)
The most exciting part of a story.
d)
The ending of a story.
71.
What is the exposition of a story?
a)
Where the action is winding down after the climax.
b)
The end of the story where everything is resolved.
c)
The most exciting part of a story; the turning point.
d)
The beginning of a story where we learn about setting and some of the characters.
72.
What is rising action?
a)
After the climax, when the action starts to wind down.
b)
Where the conflict of the story grows and where the events increasingly build up in excitement.
c)
The most exciting part of a story; the turning point.
d)
The beginning of the story where we learn about setting and some characters.
73.
What is climax?
a)
Where the conflict of the story grows and where the events increasingly build up in excitement.
b)
The end of a story where everything is resolved.
c)
The beginning of a story where we learn about setting and some characters.
d)
The most exciting part of a story; the turning point.
74.
What is falling action?
a)
The end of a story where everything is resolved.
b)
Where the conflict of the story grows and where the events increasingly build up in excitement.
c)
The most exciting part of a story; the turning point.
d)
The part after the climax where events are winding down.
75.
What is the resolution?
a)
Where the conflict of the story grows and where the events increasingly build up in excitement.
b)
The end of a story where everything is resolved.
c)
The most exciting part of a story; the turning point.
d)
The beginning of the story where we learn about setting and some characters.
76.
What is the theme of a story?
a)
The series of events in a story.
b)
The author's point of view.
c)
The major life lesson or message.
d)
The character's personality traits.
77.
What is the plot of a story?
a)
The series of events in a story.
b)
The main message or life lesson of a story.
c)
The most exciting part of a story; the turning point.
d)
The time and place that a story takes place.
78.
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for theme?
a)
message
b)
moral
c)
life lesson
d)
fable
79.
A story can have more than one theme.
a)
true
b)
false
80.
Where can a reader find the theme?
a)
It stated directly in the text.
b)
A character tells you.
c)
The reader must understand what the character has learned.
d)
Books or movies do not have themes.
81.
Which of the following is NOT a theme?
a)
sharing with others is caring
b)
money is the root of all evil
c)
hard work pays off
d)
love
82.
If the topic is love, which of the following would be an acceptable theme statement?
a)
Friendship lasts forever.
b)
Unconditional love withstands any obstacles.
c)
Money is the root of all evil.
83.
If the topic is courage, which of the following would be an acceptable theme statement?
a)
Respect your elders.
b)
Always help others in need.
c)
It's important to have courage to express individuality.
d)
Respect the ideas of others.
84.
If the topic is kindness, which of the following is a good theme statement?
a)
Don't cry over spilled milk.
b)
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
c)
When fear is present, wisdom cannot be.
d)
Face your fears.
85.

Which of the following is an example of theme?

a)

Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

b)

Jack risked his life to save Jane.

c)

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

d)

Happiness

86.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

One person can make a difference.

b)

Missy knew she would always be grateful.

c)

The donkey was stubborn and did not change.

d)

Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.

87.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset.

b)

Risa took a bad situation and made the most of it.

c)

People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.

d)

Jack is a follower.

88.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

Inequality

b)

Hope

c)

Justice

d)

Your past does not define you.

89.

What does theme add to a story?

a)

A sense of location.

b)

An important message.

c)

Motivation for the characters.

d)

Dialogue for the characters.

90.

Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

Some prizes aren't worth it.

b)

Overeating leads to illness.

c)

Insects value food over safety.

d)

Always send a tester.

91.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

Don't be lazy.

b)

Turtles are faster than rabbits.

c)

Our friends are always there for us.

d)

It is better to take your time and do it right then to rush and fail.

92.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

Slowly but surely wins the race.

b)

Don't be lazy.

c)

We are stronger together than we are apart.

d)

If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.

93.
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
94.
When determining a theme, the reader should first consider...
a)
the illustrations
b)
the subject or topic
c)
the title
d)
the length of the story 
95.

What is a theme?

a)

a story line

b)

the topic/subject

c)

a universal truth about life and people

d)

the time and place of an event

96.
You can often infer the theme of a piece of literature by ...
a)
evaluating how a character has changed
b)
sharing a character's experience
c)
determining how the conflict has resolved
d)
ALL of the above
97.
To identify a theme in a story, a reader can ask ...
a)
What has the character learned?
b)
What is the setting?
c)
Who is the narrator?
d)
ALL of the above
98.
Themes are universal because ...
a)
all humans share common experiences
b)
authors add them to make the writing meaningful
c)
the entire universe enjoys them
d)
the stories go on forever
99.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?

a)

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

b)

The little boy lied to his mother.

c)

With hard work, you can accomplish anything.

d)

You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

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