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Literary Techniques and Story Elements

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is not an example of figurative language?

a)

The sky misses the sun at night.

b)

I've told you a million times to do your homework!

c)

She ran like a cheetah.

d)

Effective writing is often paired with research.

2.

Symbolism can be defined as...

a)

Anything that isn't literal.

b)

A person, place, or thing that stands for a broader idea.

c)

An event in a story that gives a hint about what will happen later on.

d)

A very important object.

3.

Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing?

a)

A man says he is going to build a bridge and then he does it.

b)

A man says he is going to build a bridge but then he does not do it.

c)

Though its a sunny day, a wind begins to blow. Later on, there's a storm.

d)

Though its a sunny day, a wind begins to blow. The wind dies down and the day continues to be beautiful.

4.

The following example is a ironic:

a)

"It's raining during a wedding."

b)

"Someone offers you advice but you don't take it."

c)

"Society has fallen apart."

d)

"There's a cockroach infestation in the pest control office."

5.

What is a theme?

a)

A message about a universal human experience.

b)

A symbol.

c)

Something that occurs repeatedly in a story.

d)

The events of a plot.

6.

Character, setting, conflict, and plot are...

a)

Not related at all.

b)

Related because they are all story elements and help the reader recognize the theme.

c)

Related because they are all story elements but they generally don't affect each other.

d)

Only related when the characters and the conflict come together.

7.

For the final project, I am writing a story that includes:

a)

Robots

b)

At least three instances of complex dialogue and artful pacing.

c)

Seven chapters.

d)

My research in my bibliography, a literary technique, and a theme that answers the topic question of the final project.

8.

The topic of the Final Project, which is what I am basing my research on as well what my story will be about, is...

a)

What will the future look like and why will it look that way?

b)

Science and Government

c)

Story Elements and Research

d)

In the past, present, or future is the American Dream accessible to all who reside in the U.S.A.?