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Literary Elements

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The setting of a story can be described as...

a)

When and where the story takes place

b)

Why the story was written

c)

When the story takes place

d)

What happens in the story

2.

Character vs. Character is an example of internal conflict.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

To whom does the theme of a story apply to?

a)

To the characters of the story

b)

ALL people at ALL times in ALL places

c)

To people that are the same age of the characters

d)

Most people

4.

Explain the significance of the setting in "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street"

4 lines
5.

Which of the following is used for Indirect Characterization?

a)

S.E.A.L

b)

S.T.A.R.S

c)

S.T.E.A.L

d)

S.T.O.L.E

6.

Explain an example of an external conflict in Rikki-Tikki-Tavi.

4 lines
7.

The turning point of the story is...

a)

The Exposition

b)

The Resolution

c)

The most exciting moment

d)

The Climax

8.

Which of these could NOT be a theme concept for "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street"?

a)

Fear

b)

Accusations

c)

Les Goodman

d)

Enemies

9.

Write a theme statement for "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street."

4 lines
10.

Characters can be described..

a)

Directly

b)

Indirectly

c)

Both

11.

List 5 characteristics of Jimmy Wells from "After Twenty Years."

4 lines
12.

What event was the climax in "Thank You, Ma'am"?

a)

Roger robbing Mrs. Jones

b)

Mrs. Jones takes Roger to her house

c)

Roger never sees Mrs. Jones again

d)

Roger realizes he wants to gain Mrs. Jones trust

13.

Write a theme statement for the poem "Oranges."

4 lines
14.

"The lady yelled with excitement when the team scored a touchdown." Is an example of direct or indirect characterization?

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

15.

The exposition of a story includes...

a)

Characters are introduced

b)

Setting is introduced

c)

Conflict is introduced

d)

All of the above