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Literary Elements Quiz

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A message about life or human nature that a writer shares with the reader.

(a)  

2.

The method of narration used in a short story, novel, narrative poem, or work of nonfiction.

a)

first person

b)

third person limited

c)

Point of view

d)

third person omniscient

3.

When a word or object stands in for something of bigger significance-

a)

Symbolism

b)

Onomatopoeia

c)

Conflict

d)

Poetry

4.

Select any details that would help you infer the setting of a story.

a)

Eren looked at his plate and made a sour face.

b)

She sat on the flattest rock around and brushed the dirt off her shoes

c)

The heat on deck was intense, and the swaying with each wave made him feel sick.

d)

Tomas smiled ,and to his surprise, she smiled right back!

5.

Every story has a conflict. Do you agree with the previous statement.

a)

Yes

b)

No

6.

When objects or abstract ideas are given human characteristics.

a)

hyperbole

b)

metaphor

c)

simile

d)

personification

7.

A person, animal, creature, or thing in a story.

(a)  

8.

The sequence of events in a story

a)

resolution

b)

falling action

c)

flashback

d)

plot

9.

The turning point of a story where the protagonist often makes a change.

a)

rising action

b)

exposition

c)

climax

d)

plot

10.

"Life is like a box of chocolates" ,This is an example of a-

a)

metaphor

b)

hyperbole

c)

simile

d)

personification

11.

What is imagery?

a)

Language that appeals to the five senses.

b)

The writer's attitude towards a subject.

c)

The way the text makes the reader feel.

d)

Hints the writer gives about what may happen.