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Grade 5 ELA Anecdotal Notes Literary Elements Identification

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What literary element is being used when the author describes a character's thoughts and feelings?

a)

Conflict

b)

Foreshadowing

c)

Symbolism

d)

Characterization

2.

Identify the literary element used when the setting of the story is described in great detail.

a)

Imagery

b)

Alliteration

c)

Simile

d)

Metaphor

3.

In a story, what literary element helps create suspense by hinting at what is to come?

a)

Character development

b)

Plot twist

c)

Flashback

d)

Foreshadowing

4.

What literary element is used to give human characteristics to non-human things?

a)

Anthropomorphism

b)

Personification

c)

Non-humanization

d)

Humanization

5.

Identify the literary element that represents the message or lesson the author wants to convey.

a)

Theme

b)

Mood

c)

Plot twist

d)

Character development

6.

In a story, what literary element is used to create a feeling of uncertainty or tension?

a)

Foreshadowing

b)

Alliteration

c)

Flashback

d)

Metaphor

7.

What literary element is being used when the author repeats a word or phrase for emphasis?

a)

Redundancy

b)

Recurrence

c)

Repetition

d)

Duplication

8.

Identify the literary element used when the author gives hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

a)

Predicting

b)

Prefiguring

c)

Hinting

d)

Foreshadowing

9.

In a story, what literary element is used to create a comparison between two unlike things?

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

hyperbole

d)

metaphor

10.

What literary element is being used when the author uses words that appeal to the five senses?

a)

rhyme

b)

imagery

c)

personification

d)

metaphor