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Literary Elements

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The story's time and place is
a)
tone
b)
plot
c)
setting
d)
voice
2.
An individual in a literary work is called
a)
setting
b)
plot
c)
narrator
d)
character
3.
A character who shows varied and sometimes contradictory traits is a
a)
flat character
b)
round character
c)
dynamic character
d)
static character
4.
A character who stays the same over the course of a story is a 
a)
flat character
b)
round character
c)
dynamic character
d)
static character
5.
The person who tells the story is the 
a)
character
b)
setting
c)
point of view
d)
narrator
6.
The relationship between the narrator and the story is called
a)
setting
b)
point of view
c)
plot
d)
narrator
7.
Which point of view has a narrator that is outside the story and uses "him/her," "he/she," or "they/their"?
a)
First person point of view
b)
Second person point of view
c)
Third person point of view
d)
Fourth person point of view
8.
The narrator reveals the thoughts, feelings, and observations, of only one character in which point of view?
a)
Third person limited
b)
Third person omniscient
9.
The narrator stands outside the story and comments on the action in which point of view?
a)
Third person limited
b)
Third person omniscient
10.
The main idea, or message, in a literary work is the
a)
setting
b)
plot
c)
tone
d)
theme
11.
The sequence of events that ties the beginning of a story to the end.
a)
theme
b)
setting
c)
tone
d)
plot
12.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
resolution
13.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
14.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
15.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
16.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
exposition
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
17.
Character versus self is an __________ conflict
a)
internal
b)
external
18.
Character versus an outside force is an __________ conflict
a)
internal
b)
external
19.
Which is an example of a simile?
a)
His room was a hurricane of a mess.
b)
His room looked as if a hurricane came  through.
c)
A hurricane! AHHH!
d)
The hurricane screamed through the town. 
20.
What is a metaphor?
a)
A comparison using "like" or "as"
b)
A comparison without using "like" or "as"
c)
A figure of speech in which the word imitates it's meaning.
d)
An extreme exaggeration
21.
Which of the following in an example of onomatopoeia?
a)
Boom!
b)
No!
c)
Yes!
d)
Go!
22.
What is the definition of hyperbole?
a)
When a group of of words all start with the same sound.
b)
When words sound like what they mean.
c)
An extreme exaggeration 
d)
A comparison 
23.
Which of the following is an example of personification?
a)
You are as a beautiful as a flower.
b)
The trees danced in the wind.
c)
I waited in line for 10 years!
d)
He is an encyclopedia of knowledge. 
24.
"As straight as an arrow" is an example of what?
a)
simile
b)
alliteration
c)
metaphor
d)
onomatopoeia
25.
What is this is an example of: The clock on the wall laughed at me as I tried to finish my test before class ended.
a)
personification
b)
metaphor
c)
simile
d)
hyperbole
26.
What's the meaning of this simile?
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
a)
Her hair is red.
b)
She talks really loudly.
c)
She gets really angry. 
d)
She spits when she talks. 
27.
What is personification?
a)
The same beginning sound repeated
b)
Giving human characteristics to non-human things
c)
A word that is a sound
d)
An exaggeration
28.

TEXT STRUCTURES


Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Chronological

c)

Problem solution

d)

Compare/Contrast

29.
Wild chimpanzees are rapidly disappearing. Some people are trying to solve this problem. Otherwise, chimpanzees may one day exist only in zoos. People are trying to save the rain forests and woodlands where the chimps live from being cut down. It will take many people working together to solve this problem
a)
Compare/Contrast
b)
Chronological
c)
Problem/Solution
d)
Sequence/Order of Importance
30.
When Americans settled the Midwest, they were challenged by tough soils that resisted their cast iron plows. The Midwest contains some of the richest soil in the world, yet many settlers concluded that the soil was unsuitable for farming because they couldn't break ground. John Deere's steel plow changed all of that. Deere's plow was stronger and lighter than the iron plows people had used up until then. This allowed settlers to open up the tough but rich soil in the Midwest and unlock its agricultural potential. His invention became known as "The Plow that Broke the Plains," and it helped American farmers feed the world.
a)
Cause/Effect
b)
Problem/Solution
c)
Sequence/Order of Importance
d)
Compare/Contrast
31.
You may not know who Mark Zuckerberg is but I bet you know about Facebook. Zuckerberg and his roommates launched Facebook from their college dormitory at Harvard. Facebook started off as just a "Harvard thing," but Zuckerberg and roommates spread it to other universities like Stanford, Dartmouth, and NYU. As Facebook grew in size and popularity, Zuckerberg took investments but resisted buyout offers. The founders maintained control and in 2012 Facebook became a publically traded company. Today Facebook is one of the world’s most popular websites and Zuckerberg is the CEO. Facebook has over one billion users and Zuckerberg is one of the 25 richest people in America. That’s not too bad for a college dropout. 
a)
Chronological
b)
Sequence/Order of Importance
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Problem/Solution
32.
Thomas Edison became known as "The Wizard of Menlo Park" in 1877, when he invented the phonograph. Edison's phonograph allowed people to record sounds and replay them. Though this technology was unimpressive by today's standards—his recordings would only play few times and the sound quality was poor— back then Edison’s device appeared to be magical. That's why people called Edison "The Wizard of Menlo Park," because they suspected him of witchcraft. 
a)
Cause/Effect
b)
Chronological
c)
Sequence/Order of Importance
d)
Problem/Solution
33.
What text structure explains why something happened or explains the effects of something?
a)
Compare or Contrast
b)
Problem or Solution
c)
Cause or Effect
d)
Sequence
34.
Dr. Knapp doesn’t want people to sit back and let the toad vanish.  He believes that everyone is responsible for restoring the toad species.  Dr. Knapp thinks we could help restore the toad population if we stop mowing parts of our lawns and let the grass grow wild to reserve space for the toad.  He also believes we need to stop using pesticides and fertilizers.  The chemicals kill the insects that toads eat.  If we preserve some spaces in our lawns and stop using fertilizers, Dr. Knapp believes we can save the toads.  What text structure is this?
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Problem and Solution
c)
Sequence
d)
Compare and Contrast
35.

FACT OR OPINION?


Soda contains acid and sugar that can harm your teeth

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

36.
I don't think you really need to wear a watch.
a)
Opinion 
b)
Fact
37.
Wearing T-shirts is the best.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion 
38.
The best movie in the world is "Friday"
a)
Opinion
b)
Fact
39.
I think your room is the messiest I have ever seen.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
40.
A fact is based on evidence.
a)
True 
b)
False 
41.
Atlanta is the capital of Georgia
a)
True
b)
False
42.
Obama was the best president the USA has ever had.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
43.
Teaching is the best career. 
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
44.
Current events are made to inform you on whats going on in the world.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion 
45.

IRONY


“I made those biscuits yesterday,” said Mom. “I don’t know if they're still good.”


Dad banged one on the table. “As soft and fluffy as a chunk of granite,” he remarked.

a)

Verbal

b)

Situational

c)

Dramatic

d)

Not Ironic

46.

The label on the inside of a bathing suit reads, “Dry clean only. Do not get wet.”

a)

Verbal

b)

Situational

c)

Dramatic

d)

Not Ironic

47.

Tom has always liked Lucy, but Lucy has always thought Tom was annoying and unattractive. One day, Lucy comes home to find an eviction notice on her door. Apparently, her roommate had been spending the rent money that Lucy was giving her on other things. Lucy only has 24 hours to get all her stuff over to her mom’s house, and Lucy doesn’t even have a car. But Tom has a truck. So Lucy calls up Tom and asks him how he’s doing. She tells him that she’s always thought he was funny, and that they should hang out sometime. Tom thinks that Lucy has finally come around is beginning to like him. He also thinks that his jokes are funny because she is laughing after everything that he says.


This situation is an example of...

a)

Situational Irony

b)

Dramatic Irony

c)

Verbal Irony

d)

It is not an example of Irony

48.

Tim Kylie is one of the world's top chefs. He is best known for his signature dish, triple-dipped chip steak. This masterpiece contains over a pound of beef braised in duck fat. Another of Chef Kylie's more celebrated dishes is the Hamslaughter Supreme. This dish features ham stuffed sausage links presented in a basket made of braided bacon. While carnivores around the world roar for Chef Kylie's creations, it is unlikely that Chef Kylie will dine with them. As a longtime vegan, Chef Kylie would never dream of devouring one of his own dishes.


This situation is an example of...

a)

Situational Irony

b)

Dramatic Irony

c)

Verbal Irony

d)

It is not an example of Irony

49.

As Harold carried his lunch tray passed Chuck, the school bully, Chuck stuck his foot into the aisle and attempted to trip Harold. Harold expected such an obstruction. He sidestepped around Chuck’s leg saying, “Excuse me, Chuck, my fault entirely.” Harold then continued back to his table and began eating his lunch. Chuck felt offended that Harold had not tripped and fallen on his food, so he marched back to Harold’s table to put him in his place. Dipping his finger into Harold’s school lunch, Chuck said, “What are you eating, puke?” Harold replied nervously, “Yes, well, I think that’s what they serve here. Only the best for us students, right? Anyway, you’re welcome to it.” Chuck sneered and stuck his finger into Harold’s chest, “I don’t want any of your puke, Puke. Next time you fall when I trip you.” He removed his finger from Harold’s chest, grabbed Harold’s cupcake from off of his lunch tray, and walked back to his table. “Good bye, Chuck. It’s always a pleasure seeing you.” He then released a sigh and ate around the fingerprint that Chuck had left in his casserole.


This situation is an example of...

a)

Situational Irony

b)

Dramatic Irony

c)

Verbal Irony

d)

It is not an example of Irony

50.

IDIOMS


What is the meaning of the idiom "paint the town red" ?

a)

To paint the whole town in red

b)

to celebrate/to party

c)

to dress yourself in red for a month

51.
What does this idiom mean? (feeling blue)
a)
feeling happy
b)
feeling sad
c)
feeling excited
d)
feeling not so well
52.
What's the meaning of the idiom " In the red"?
a)
I have debts/I'm experiencing financial difficulties
b)
out of something (groceries, gasoline etc)
53.
What's the meaning of the idiom "green thumb"?
a)
good at cooking
b)
good at painting
c)
an extraordinary ability to make plants grow well
54.
The one who wears the ............. . 
a)
socks
b)
trousers
c)
jacket
55.

AUTHOR'S TONE


What is the author's tone in this sentence:

"The Hershey Bears lost again last night, this time to the Kansas City Knights who were ranked last by the NHL. Guess not anymore."

a)

Disappointed

b)

Calm

c)

Droll

d)

Energetic

56.

Identify the author's tone in the following sentence:

"We have come together this afternoon to mourn the deaths of sixteen miners—our friends and neighbors—who were trapped by fire yesterday, deep below the earth. They lived bravely and they died too soon."

a)

Sorrowful

b)

Authoritative

c)

Giddy

d)

Hopeful

57.

What tone does the author use in the passage below?

"Yet another public figure has come forward to announce he has signed into an addiction-treatment center to deal with his alcohol problems. Reports say he has shown courage and honesty. Perhaps so, but what it really takes to enter a treatment center is money. What about the poor man, like my father, who may also have a drinking problem—and courage—but who doesn’t happen to have $500.00 a day for a fancy rest home?"

a)

Bitter

b)

Taunting

c)

Quizzical

d)

Joyful

58.

What is the author's tone in this sentence: "It was one of the most dreadful murders anyone could imagine. The man must have been a perfect savage to inflict such a number of wounds on a defenceless woman in such a way."

a)

Brave

b)

Disgusted

c)

Amused

d)

Critical

59.

What is the author's tone in this sentence:

"Another murder of the foulest kind was committed in the neighbourhood of Whitechapel in the early hours of yesterday morning, but by whom and with what motive is at present a complete mystery."

a)

Proud

b)

Dreamy

c)

Giddy

d)

Horrified

60.

What is the author's tone in this sentence:

"During the early hours of yesterday morning another murder of a most revolting and fiendish character took place in Spitalfields."

a)

Sarcastic

b)

Bitter

c)

Disinterested

d)

Outraged

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