Font size
S
M
L
XL
WorksheetsLiterary Element 3 Review
Total questions: 81
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A star figure-skater must conquer her fear and get back on the ice after a terrifying accident.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
2.
When his father is badly hurt during hike deep in the Montana wilderness, a young boy must make his way back to civilization to get help.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
3.
The new girl in school learns that the popular girls are out to get her after she wins a coveted spot on the cheerleading team.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
4.
Adrift at sea, a group of shipwreck survivors find themselves surrounded by sharks.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
5.
When a teen is offered a basketball scholarship he has to decide whether or not to admit he faked a now famous half-court shot on YouTube.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
6.
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.
7.
What are the two MAIN types of conflict?
a)
setting and characters
b)
internal and essential
c)
internal and external
d)
external and essential
8.
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.
9.
Which is not an example of internal conflict?
a)
Overcoming fear
b)
Insecurity
c)
Hurricanes
d)
Depression
10.
In "Twilight," Edward & Jacob battle for Bella's affection.
a)
man vs. man
b)
man vs. nature
c)
man vs. society
d)
man vs. self
11.
Elsa has to be hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.
a)
individual vs. individual
b)
individual vs. nature
c)
individual vs. society
d)
individual vs. self
12.
He wants to ask someone to the dance but he's too scared.
a)
man vs. man
b)
man vs. self
c)
man vs. nature
d)
man vs. society
13.
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)
man vs. man
b)
man vs. supernatural
c)
man vs. technology
d)
man vs. self
14.
A plane crashed on an island in the middle of the ocean. Chuck had to survive ... all on his own!
a)
man vs. self
b)
man vs. technology
c)
man vs. nature
d)
man vs. society
15.
man vs. tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and avalanches
a)
man vs. nature
b)
man vs society
c)
man vs. technology
d)
man vs. supernatural
16.
Man vs. computers, rules, laws, expectations, nature and man are all examples of ____________________.
a)
internal conflict
b)
external conflict
c)
man vs. nature
d)
man vs. man
17.
Annie and her family live on a farm in rural Kansas. When a huge storm rolls in suddenly, she and her family must retreat to the shelter, but all of the animals are out grazing. Worse still, a tornado has been spotted in their area. Will Annie and her family be able to rustle the livestock into the barn in time?
a)
Person vs Self
b)
Person vs Society
c)
Person vs Person
d)
Person vs Nature
18.
Scott Martin is having a rough year. After a serious car accident, Scott was left in a wheel chair. Now he has sunk into a deep depression. He is no longer interested in hanging out with his friends and he feels like a burden everywhere he goes. His friends and family are planning an intervention to show Scott how much he means to them, but it's going to take a lot to get through to him. Will Scott realize that life is a gift and that he can still make a difference?
a)
Person vs Person
b)
Person vs Self
c)
Person vs Society
d)
Person vs Nature
19.
After years of saving money, John bought his dream home. It was a two-story beach house in a secluded area. John thought it was absolutely perfect, until he noticed the termites. First there were just a few, nibbling away at the back deck, but soon there were thousands. This is the story of how John went to war with the termites, a war that he eventually won, but one that cost him his dream home.
a)
Man vs Self
b)
Man vs Nature
c)
Man vs Man
d)
Man vs Society
20.
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.
21.
Jacob's house was destroyed when Hurricane Irma blew through Florida.
What type of conflict is this?
What type of conflict is this?
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
22.
Jo accidentally steps on an ant hill and hundreds of ants swarm onto his feet.
What type of conflict is this?
What type of conflict is this?
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
23.
Steven was in a fight at school and was suspended for breaking the rules.
What type of conflict is this?
What type of conflict is this?
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
24.
The problem or issue the main character is having is the main ...
a)
plot
b)
conflict
c)
setting
d)
theme
25.
Alex can't stay awake in class because she stays up all night on her phone. She can't bring herself to turn off the phone.
a)
individual vs. nature
b)
individual vs. individual
c)
individual vs. society
d)
individual vs. technology
26.
What type of conflict is shown in the picture?
a)
Man vs Man
b)
Man vs Nature
c)
Man vs Society
d)
Man vs Self
27.
What type of conflict is shown in the picture?
a)
Man vs Man
b)
Man vs Nature
c)
Man vs Society
d)
Man vs Self
28.
What type of conflict is shown in the picture?
a)
Man vs Man
b)
Man vs Nature
c)
Man vs Society
d)
Man vs Self
29.
Man vs Man is...
a)
Internal
b)
External
c)
Both
d)
Neither
30.
Man vs Nature is...
a)
Internal
b)
External
c)
Both
d)
Neither
31.
Man vs Society is...
a)
Internal
b)
External
c)
Both
d)
Neither
32.
Man vs Self is...
a)
Internal
b)
External
c)
Both
d)
Neither
33.
What type of conflict is the picture?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Self
d)
Character vs Society
34.
What type of conflict is the sentence below?
Mr. Sprecher thinks about whether or not he would make a good soccer player for his team.
Mr. Sprecher thinks about whether or not he would make a good soccer player for his team.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Self
d)
Character vs Society
35.
James got invited to his best friend's birthday party. It was the same night as the biggest Cardinals game of the season.
a)
Internal Conflict
b)
External Conflict
36.
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.
37.
What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
a)
An issue between a character and an outside force.
b)
A problem within the story.
c)
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
d)
A problem caused by the protagonist.
38.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
39.
What type of conflict is the picture?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Self
d)
Character vs Society
40.
What type of conflict is the picture?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Self
d)
Character vs Society
41.
Which part of the plot
introduces the characters?
introduces the characters?
a)
Exposition
b)
Rising Action
c)
Climax
d)
Falling Action
42.
Choose the two words that best complete the sentence.
During the exposition, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
During the exposition, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
a)
characters, setting
b)
characters, falling action
c)
climax, conflict
d)
conflict, resolution
43.
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
44.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
45.
The story's time and place is called the....
a)
tone
b)
plot
c)
setting
d)
voice
46.
What is the conflict of a story?
a)
the problem faced by the main character
b)
a bad hair day
c)
the ending of the story
d)
a boxing match
47.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
48.
What is the definition of climax?
a)
the turning point of the story
b)
the struggle between two characters
c)
the beginning of the story
d)
the point when the conflict is resolved
49.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
exposition
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
50.
The loose ends of the story are all tied up during which part of the plot?
a)
falling action
b)
climax
c)
resolution
d)
exposition
51.
The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________.
a)
action
b)
conflict
c)
setting
d)
plot
52.
Choose the two words that best complete the sentence.
During the introduction, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
During the introduction, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
a)
characters, conflict
b)
characters, falling action
c)
climax, conflict
d)
conflict, resolution
53.
What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?
a)
resolution
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
exposition
54.
characters and setting are introduced
a)
rising action
b)
falling action
c)
resolution
d)
exposition
55.
this makes up the majority of the story, conflict is introduced
a)
falling action
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
resolution
56.
Javier was shopping at the grocery store for some olives. He needed a lot of olives, so he grabbed the large jar off of the shelf. Then he noticed the price. The large jar contained 20 oz. of olives and it cost $3.99. He looked at the small jar of olives. It contained 10 oz. of olives and cost $1.49. Javier put the large jar back and purchased two small jars of olives. What character trait does Javier demonstrate?
a)
Heroic
b)
Cruel
c)
Angry
d)
Intelligent
57.
Jake is Amanda’s older brother. One day they are walking home from school when a cold front rolls in and the temperature drops 20 degrees. Jake is dressed more appropriately for the weather than Amanda. He takes off his hooded sweatshirt and offers it to her. She gratefully accepts. Jake is now colder, but he is happier. What character trait does Jake demonstrate?
a)
Athletic
b)
Kindhearted
c)
Grateful
d)
Thoughtless
58.
Armando’s car broke down in the woods and his phone wasn’t getting a signal. He used his car antenna as a spear and caught fresh salmon. He started a fire with sparks from his car battery, and he ate the cooked salmon while waiting for help to arrive. What character trait does Armando demonstrate?
a)
Silly
b)
Depressed
c)
Bright
d)
Furious
59.
Betty does not enjoy being with Carl. She thinks that he is boring and unattractive. One day Carl called a radio station and won backstage passes to see pop music super group, The Mountain Boys. When Carl asked Betty if she wanted to go to the concert with him, she agreed saying that it would be a great time. Amy was very nice to Carl until the concert. After the concert she treated him the same way that she always had. What character trait does Betty demonstrate?
a)
Unkind
b)
Adventurous
c)
Petrified
d)
Glad
60.
When Angela asked her mother if she could go to the party, her mother said that she could not. So Angela asked her father, who said that she could. She then played her parents off of one another until she got her way. Angela enjoyed herself at the party. What character trait does Angela demonstrate?
a)
Deceitful
b)
Calm
c)
Elegant
d)
Playful
61.
Ken does not take good crd of his things. He often forgets to put things where they belong. Yesterday, he left his scooter in the driveway and his dad ran it over.
Which word best describes Ken?
Which word best describes Ken?
a)
cautious
b)
inconsiderate
c)
silly
d)
careless
62.
Makayla is kind to everyone. Last week, when a new girl came to Makayla's class, Makayla showed her around the school and introduced her to all of her friends.
Which word best describes Makayla?
Which word best describes Makayla?
a)
cruel
b)
compassionate
c)
cheerful
d)
friendly
63.
The problem in a story is the...
a)
theme
b)
resolution
c)
climax
d)
conflict
64.
What is the Time and Place of the Story?
a)
Rising Action
b)
Plot
c)
Conflict
d)
Setting
65.
An individual in a literary work is called
a)
setting
b)
plot
c)
narrator
d)
character
66.
What is the ending of the story called?
a)
The Evolution
b)
The Elocution
c)
The Resolution
d)
The Revolution
67.
What type of conflict is best shown here...
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
68.
What is a climax?
a)
the beginning of the story
b)
the part leading up to the UH OH moment
c)
the UH OH moment, the most exciting part of the story
d)
the ending
69.
The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the _________.
a)
action
b)
setting
c)
conflict
d)
plot
70.
What is the synonym we use to describe the beginning of the story where the main characters and setting are introduced?
a)
beginning
b)
exposition
c)
resolution
d)
falling action
71.
The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict is
a)
the climax
b)
the theme
c)
the resolution
d)
the introduction
72.
A strategy authors use to advance the plot & let the reader know what might be happening next is _____________.
a)
Irony
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
Suspense
d)
Resolution
73.
Interest and suspense are built during which part of the story?
a)
Exposition
b)
Climax
c)
Rising Action
d)
Falling Action
74.
Which list shows the plot elements in correct order?
a)
Exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution
b)
Exposition, falling action, rising action, climax, resolution
c)
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
d)
Rising action, falling action, exposition, climax, resolution
75.
Where we learn the setting
a)
exposition
b)
beginning
c)
climax
76.
Most exciting part of story
a)
Climax
b)
Rising action
c)
falling action
77.
The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________.
a)
action
b)
conflict
c)
setting
d)
plot
78.
the point when the conflict is resolved
a)
resolution
b)
exposition
c)
theme
d)
narrative hook
79.
Interest and suspense are built during which part of the story?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
falling action
80.
What is the highest, most suspense-building, part of the story?
a)
Falling Action
b)
Setting
c)
Climax
d)
Rising Action
81.
What are the events that lead to the resolution?
a)
Climax
b)
Conflict
c)
Rising Action
d)
Falling Action
Reset
