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STAAR Literary Elements Review

Total questions: 92

Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Irony usually involves something that is 
a)
false
b)
silly
c)
unexpected
d)
unimportant
2.
When a person says something that is the opposite of what he/she means, the person is using
a)
ironic speech
b)
verbal irony
c)
trickery
d)
verbal disagreement
3.
When the audience or reader knows something important that a character in the story does not know, this is called
a)
situational irony
b)
intelligent craft
c)
dramatic irony
d)
rising action
4.
When an event turns out in a way that would be the opposite of what a person might logically expect, this is called
a)
a surprise resolution
b)
situational irony
c)
suspense
d)
dramatic irony
5.
A type of verbal irony that intends to mock or show contempt
a)
repetition
b)
sarcasm
c)
ironic twist
d)
dramatic effect
6.
Irony can best be used to achieve which of the following effects?
a)
create humor, suspense, or tragedy
b)
create an emotional connection with the audience
c)
create action, setting, and basic situation
d)
introduce new characters
7.

Microsoft's new Chief Executive Officer completes all of her work on an Apple Computer

a)

Situational Irony

b)

Verbal Irony

c)

Dramatic Irony

8.

As the teacher handed back our graded exams, the kid next to me muttered, “Great.”

a)

Situational Irony

b)

Verbal Irony

c)

Dramatic Irony

9.

In Star Wars, the audience knows that Darth Vader is Luke Skywalker’s father, but Luke doesn’t learn this until Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.

a)

Situational Irony

b)

Verbal Irony

c)

Dramatic Irony

10.

Which term means "the writer's attitude?

a)

mood

b)

tone

c)

point of view

d)

feeling

11.

Mood is...

a)

the feeling a text gives to readers.

b)

the attitude of the writer

c)

the point of view

d)

the genre of a text

12.

The tone is determined by the...

a)

descriptions in the text

b)

length of a written text

c)

words and dialogue

d)

descriptions, words and dialogue

13.

How would allusion be defined?

a)

a reference to a famous person, place, or event

b)

words that involve one of the five senses

c)

two lines working as a unit

d)

a form or wordplay with similar sounding sounds

14.

What is the meaning of the allusion?

My friend was being a total Scrooge when I asked her to share her M&Ms.

a)

Not wanting to share

b)

Excited about sharing

c)

Throwing them all away

d)

Counting the M&Ms

15.

What is the meaning of the allusion?

My brother is a regular Einstein! He always seems to know the answer!

a)

His brother is unintelligent

b)

His brother works hard

c)

His brother is intelligent

d)

His brother is lazy

16.

The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is...

a)

thesis

b)

summary

c)

theme

d)

plot

17.

If I am trying to find the theme in a story. I can ask myself: What did the characters learn?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

18.

What does theme add to the story?

a)

A sense of location

b)

An important message

c)

Motivation for the characters

d)

Dialogue for the characters

19.

What is the definition of theme?

a)

A universal truth, moral, or lesson the author wants to express.

b)

Events that occur within the story

c)

Author's reason for writing the story

d)

Location of the stories

20.

Match the following

a)

Story

1.

a connected series of events told through words

b)

Summarize

2.

a short retelling of the main ideas or events in a passage

c)

Theme

3.

the big idea or lesson of a story

d)

Text

4.

written words in a book, magazine, newspaper, etc

e)

Conflict

5.

a struggle between people or things

21.

The problem a character faces that drives the plot of the story is called the __________________.

a)

Conflict

b)

Plot

c)

Theme

d)

Action

22.

A conflict between a character and an outside force. Examples include nature, other characters, and society.

a)

Internal Conflict

b)

External Conflict

23.

A conflict within a character's heart or mind. Occurs when a character has to overcome a troubling emotion or make a difficult decision. An example is character vs self conflict.

a)

Internal Conflict

b)

External Conflict

24.

A conflict between a character and a force such as weather, environment, an animal, or a disease

a)

Character vs Character

b)

Character vs Self

c)

Character vs Nature

d)

Character vs Society

25.

A conflict between two or more characters in a story

a)

Character vs Character

b)

Character vs Self

c)

Character vs Nature

d)

Character vs Society

26.

A conflict between a character and the laws or social norms of their culture.

a)

Character vs Character

b)

Character vs Self

c)

Character vs Nature

d)

Character vs Society

27.

A conflict a character faces that involves overcoming a troubling feeling or making a difficult decision.

a)

Character vs Character

b)

Character vs Self

c)

Character vs Nature

d)

Character vs Society

28.

As the old man watched the boys playing baseball in the vacant lot, he thought back to his own boyhood and the friends he’d had in his home town. They’d cleared debris and stray bushes from a lot and built their own baseball diamond, complete with an elevated pitcher’s mound. The old man remembered the feeling of standing on that mound, exchanging signals with the catcher, and winding up to throw a pitch.

a)

Foreshadowing

b)

Flashback

c)

Suspense

29.

Cathy skipped down the stairs. Her mother sat in the kitchen, wringing her hands. “I don’t know about this,” said her mother.

“Mom,” said Cathy, “It’s just a party. What’s the worst thing that could happen?”

Her mother sighed. “Just be home before midnight.”

a)

Foreshadowing

b)

Flashback

c)

Suspense

30.

Hints or clues that indicate what may happen later in the story is known as . . .

a)

Plot

b)

Protagonist

c)

Foreshadow

d)

Exposition

31.

The structure or organization of events that make up a story is known as . . .

a)

Resolution

b)

Antagonist

c)

Flashback

d)

Plot Development

32.

The beginning of the story that introduces conflict, characters, and setting is known as . . .

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Resolution

d)

Setting

33.

The end of the story where the conflict is resolved is known as . . .

a)

Conflict

b)

Falling Action

c)

Setting

d)

Resolution

34.

The turning point or the point of greatest suspense or action is known as . . .

a)

Rising Action

b)

Climax

c)

Resolution

d)

Exposition

35.

Feeling or atmosphere that a write creates for the reader. Ex. "The heavy black clouds became thick over the city and we all felt a sense of dread."

a)

Mood

b)

Antagonist

c)

Character

d)

Plot

36.

The use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a plot. Ex. "Our hero is in a Wild West saloon. The hero walks in and orders a drink. Over in the corner, the bad guy watches him drink. As the hero leaves, the bad guy spits on the floor (what do you think will happen?)."

a)

Foreshadowing

b)

Flashback

c)

Climax

d)

Narration

37.

The act of creating and developing a character. Ex. "Joe was motivated by money. He had no use for love or family."

a)

Characterization

b)

Narration

c)

Foreshadowing

d)

Protagonist

38.

When the author plainly tells the reader what the character is like.

a)

Indirect Characterization

b)

Direct Characterization

39.

The author may describe what the character looks like or what the character’s personality is like.

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

40.

The process by which the writer shows the character's personality through speech and actions.

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

41.

When the reader must infer from the character’s speech and actions what the character is like.

a)

Indirect Characterization

b)

Direct Characterization

42.

How can you analyze Indirect Characterization?

a)

Appearance

b)

Direct description of personality

c)

Actions & How other characters in the story react to the character

d)

Statements

e)

Thoughts & Feelings

43.

Indirect Characterization __________ the reader details about a character.

a)

"shows"

b)

"tells"

44.

Direct Characterization __________ the reader details about a character.

a)

"shows"

b)

"tells"

45.

Identify the correct definition for a METAPHOR

a)

Giving human-like qualities to non-human objects

b)

Comparing 2 objects using "like" or "as"

c)

A play on words

d)

Comparing 2 objects using a form of "IS"

46.

Identify which figurative language technique is being used in the following sentence:


WE HEARD THE BOOMING THUNDER THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE SKY.

a)

Personification

b)

Metaphor

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Simile

47.

Identify the correct definition of PERSONIFICATION.

a)

To give human-like qualities to non-human objects

b)

Using exaggeration to prove a point

c)

A peculiar phrase that cannot be taken literally

d)

Comparing 2 objects using "like" or "as"

48.

Identify the figurative language technique that is used in the following sentence.


THE SOUND OF THE ALARM SCARED ME TO DEATH!

a)

Onomatopoeia

b)

Simile

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Pun

49.

Identify the figurative language technique that matches the following definition.


A PLAY ON WORDS

a)

Idiom

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Personification

d)

Pun

50.

Which of the following sentences is a SIMILE?

a)

I saw a snake as I was walking to school this morning.

b)

The snow-covered roads were as slippery as soap.

c)

She was nervous as she walked to her class because she did not do her homework.

d)

I like pizza.

51.

Identify the following sentence that contains PERSONIFICATION.

a)

The book fell out of my hands.

b)

I dropped the book as I was walking.

c)

The book jumped out of my hands.

d)

I lost my balance, and the books plunged to the floor.

52.

Identify the figurative language technique in the following sentence.


NOT ALL MATH PUNS ARE TERRIBLE--ONLY SUM.

a)

Pun

b)

Idiom

c)

Personification

d)

Onomatopoeia

53.

Identify the definition below that matches IDIOM.

a)

A word that sounds like its meaning

b)

A play on words

c)

Two or more words beginning with the same consonant sound in a sentence or line of poetry

d)

A peculiar phrase that cannot be taken literally.

54.

Identify the figurative language technique below that means COMPARING 2 OBJECTS USING "LIKE" OR "AS"

a)

Alliteration

b)

Simile

c)

Metaphor

d)

Personification

55.

Identify the sentence below that is a METAPHOR.

a)

My new bike is as fast as a race car!

b)

My new bike can go around the world in an hour!

c)

My new bike is a jet plane because it goes so fast!

d)

My new bike is the fastest bike ever in the history of time!

56.

Identify the figurative language technique found in the following sentence.


THE TIMID TURTLE TOOTLED TO THE TRAIN TRACKS.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Pun

c)

Alliteration

d)

Onomatopoeia

57.

Identify the correct definition below that matches HYPERBOLE.

a)

A peculiar phrase that cannot be taken literally

b)

A word that sounds like its meaning

c)

A play on words

d)

Using exaggeration to prove a point

58.

Identify the following sentence that contains an IDIOM.

a)

My sister is the cookie monster, and she eats cookies all day long.

b)

I have had the same bike for ten years. It finally kicked the bucket, and I had to get a new one.

c)

My teacher is as mean as an Army sergeant.

d)

My English teacher is the most beautiful teacher that has ever lived.

59.

Identify the figurative language technique that is used when TWO OR MORE WORDS BEGIN WITH THE SAME SOUND IN A SENTENCE OR A LINE OF POETRY.

a)

Alliteration

b)

Play on words

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Hyperbole

60.

Identify the sentence that uses an ONOMATOPOEIA.

a)

My cereal was really loud today.

b)

My cereal crackled when I poured the milk in the bowl.

c)

My cereal made a lot of noises this morning.

d)

My cereal was talking to me as I poured the milk in the bowl.

61.

Identify the sentence that does NOT use HYPERBOLE.

a)

During PE today, I ran 10,000 miles!

b)

I jumped a mile in the air when I saw that snake in my yard!

c)

I screamed when my brother jumped out from behind the door!

d)

I cried a ten million tears during that movie!

62.

Identify the sentence that does NOT contain an IDIOM.

a)

Her wrist was red after her brother grabbed her arm and squeezed it.

b)

My mom has a green thumb and can make any plant grow.

c)

He was very blue when his girlfriend broke up with him.

d)

She told a little white lie to make her grandma happy.

63.

Identify the figurative language used AND identify the meaning of the sentence.


OUR CAR IS A DINOSAUR, SO WE NEED TO BUY A NEW ONE.

a)

Simile; our car is old.

b)

Hyperbole; our car is a breathing animal

c)

Pun; a play on words

d)

Metaphor; our car is very old.

64.

Identify the type of figurative language AND explain the meaning of the sentence below.


MY BROTHER EATS LIKE A HORSE.

a)

Metaphor; my brother eats a lot

b)

Simile; my brother eats a lot.

c)

Personification; giving a non-human object human-like characteristics.

d)

Onomatopoeia--describes what it sounds like

65.

Identify the correct definition of PERSONIFICATION.

a)

To give human-like qualities to non-human objects

b)

Using exaggeration to prove a point

c)

A peculiar phrase that cannot be taken literally

d)

Comparing 2 objects using "like" or "as"

66.

Identify the figurative language technique that is used in the following sentence.


THE SOUND OF THE ALARM SCARED ME TO DEATH!

a)

Onomatopoeia

b)

Simile

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Pun

67.

Which of the following sentences is a SIMILE?

a)

I saw a snake as I was walking to school this morning.

b)

The snow-covered roads were as slippery as soap.

c)

She was nervous as she walked to her class because she did not do her homework.

d)

I like pizza.

68.

Identify the following sentence that contains PERSONIFICATION.

a)

The book fell out of my hands.

b)

I dropped the book as I was walking.

c)

The book jumped out of my hands.

d)

I lost my balance, and the books plunged to the floor.

69.

"You are the dew on the morning grass and the burning wheel of the sun."

a)

understatement

b)

hyperbole

c)

analogy

d)

metaphor

70.

"A hot wind was blowing around my head, the strands of my hair lifting and swirling in it, like ink in spilled water."

a)

metaphor

b)

analogy

c)

simile

d)

irony

71.

What type of figurative language is being used in this sentence?


Brooke is a ray of sunshine in my life.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Alliteration

c)

Simile

72.

What type of figurative language is being used in this sentence?


Robby raced down the road in red roller blades.

a)

Personification

b)

Alliteration

c)

Hyperbole

73.

Dear Jason,

I was sorry to hear that your grandfather passed away. I know how close the two of you were. I am sure you miss him a lot. Call me if you want to talk.

-Carter


Which word best describes the tone of this note?

a)

relaxed

b)

irritated

c)

sympathetic

d)

selfish

74.

Tone is the ​ (a)   attitude towards the text. Tone and ​ (b)   are ​ (c)   from one another. Mood refers to the reader's​ (d)   But, both mood and tone are ​ (e)   through the author's word choice.

Choose from the below words
author's
mood
different
feelings.
conveyed
75.

I stepped into the blinding stage light. My heart was racing and I felt nauseous.


Select the tone of the text:

a)

peaceful

b)

anxious

76.

I stepped in front of the exhilarating stage lights. My heart leapt with excitement as I heard the enlivening sound of applause.

Select the tone of the text:

a)

ominous

b)

enthusiastic

77.

Which tone word below best describes the following sentence?


"Don't worry about a thing...because every little thing is going to be alright..."

a)

Optimistic

b)

Pessimistic

c)

Irritated

d)

Tired

78.

Explain the mood created by the following passage: 'The old house creaked and groaned, sending shivers down the protagonist's spine.'

a)

joy or excitement

b)

calm or relaxation

c)

indifference or boredom

d)

fear or unease

79.

A (a)   character is a character the reader does not know a lot about.

80.

Which type of character demonstrates a significant change throughout the course of the story?

a)

Static

b)

Dynamic

c)

Flat

d)

Round

81.

Match the following

a)

Round

1.

A character the reader knows a lot about; we are given a lot of details.

b)

Flat

2.

A character the reader does not know a lot about; we are NOT given many details.

c)

Dynamic

3.

A character that demonstrates a significant change throughout the story.

d)

Static

4.

A character that does not demonstrate a significant change; remains relatively the SAME.

e)

Protagonist

5.

The main character; usually the "good guy"

82.

What is round?

a)

the main character

b)

A background character who plays one part of the story

c)

Character whose personality,motivation,background and other features are explained by the narrator/author

d)

The title of the book

83.

What is the person that tells the story called?

a)

Secondary character

b)

Narrator

c)

Main character

d)

Author

84.

What is a first-person narrator?

a)

The narrator who speaks directly to the reader

b)

The narrator who knows about and reports on the thoughts of all characters

c)

The narrator who tells the story from the inside by using "I, me, my"

d)

The narrator who only knows about and reports on the thoughts of one character

85.

What is an omniscient narrator?

a)

The narrator who knows about and reports on the thoughts of all characters

b)

The narrator who speaks directly to the reader

c)

The narrator who only knows about and reports on the thoughts of one character

d)

The narrator who tells the story from the inside by using "I, me, my"

86.

What are the three main types of narrator?

a)

First person,

b)

Omniscient

c)

Second person limited point of view

d)

Third person limited point of view

87.

What is omniscient point of view?

a)
A perspective where the narrator knows only one character's thoughts, feelings, and emotions
b)
A perspective where the narrator knows all the characters' thoughts, feelings, and emotions
c)
A perspective where the narrator does not know any character's thoughts, feelings, and emotions
d)
A perspective where the narrator knows only two characters' thoughts, feelings, and emotions
88.

First person point of view means...

a)

The story is told from the perspective of a character in the story using "I"

b)
The story is told from the perspective of the author
c)

The story is told from the perspective of an outsider using "he/she"

d)
The story is told from the perspective of multiple characters
89.

With third-person-limited the narrator shares...

a)
Only the thoughts and feelings of one character
b)
The thoughts and feelings of all characters
c)
Only the thoughts and feelings of the protagonist
d)
The thoughts and feelings of the antagonist
90.

The attitude a speaker or writer takes toward a subject, character, or audience is known as...

a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Tone
d)
Alliteration
91.
What is a synonym?
a)
a person, place, or thing
b)
a word that means the same as another word
c)
an action word
d)
a word that means the opposite of another word
92.
What is an antonym? 
a)
a word that means the opposite of another word
b)
a person, place, or thing
c)
a word that means the same as another word
d)
an action word