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Literary Characters Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which point of view uses the pronouns "I" and "we"?

a)

First person

b)

Second person

c)

Third person

d)

Fourth person

2.

Which point of view uses the pronoun "you"?

a)

First person

b)

Second person

c)

Third person

d)

Fourth person

3.

The use of clues or hints to suggest events that will occur later in the plot is...

a)

Irony

b)

Symbolism

c)

Foreshadowing

d)

Theme

4.

Which definition best describes symbolism in literature?

a)

The main idea of a story

b)

A thing that represents something other than its literal meaning

c)

The contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens

d)

The author's attitude toward the subject

5.

What is the life lesson or moral of a story called?

a)

Mood

b)

Theme

c)

Tone

d)

Irony

6.

Which of the following is the best example of alliteration?

a)

Crooks conspire with the unkind king.

b)

He is the shining star of our family.

c)

The chocolate cake was calling my name.

d)

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

7.

Which definition best describes imagery in literature?

a)

The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem or song.

b)

The use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

c)

A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.

d)

The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

8.

Which definition best describes setting in literature?

a)

The main character who changes over the course of action

b)

The character who works against the main character

c)

When and where the story takes place

d)

The struggle between two opposing forces

9.

Consider a plot map. Characters and setting are introduced during the stage of the plot called...

a)
exposition
b)
resolution
c)
climax
d)
rising action
10.

A reference to a well-known person, place, thing, event, or literary work of art is a(n)...

a)

alliteration

b)

allusion

c)

theme

d)

aphorism

11.

The technique of giving human qualities to an object or an idea is...

a)

hyperbole

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

personification

12.

The repetition of initial consonant letters in a sentence or line is...

a)

Assonance

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Alliteration

13.

To better understand indirect characterization, we use the acronym STEAL. STEAL stands for...

a)

Steal, Touch, Effect, Action, Looks

b)

Speech, Touch, Effect, Actions, Life

c)

Speech, Thoughts, Effect, Actions, Looks

d)

Struggles, Thoughts, Effect, Acts, Love

14.

The contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens is...

a)

Irony

b)

Suspense

c)

Imagery

d)

Free Verse

15.

The _____ is the main character in a work.

a)

protagonist

b)

antagonish

16.

The _____ is the atmosphere created by the author's words; the feeling/emotion the reader gets from reading those words.

a)

mood

b)

tone

c)

foreshadowing

d)

symbolism

17.

In the small town of Maplewood, everyone knew Mrs. Thompson. Despite her modest income, she always brought homemade cookies to the community center’s weekly meetings. Her old, worn-out car was often seen parked outside the local shelter, and she volunteered every Saturday, wearing a bright smile. The children adored her, and the town’s elderly frequently spoke of her kindness with gratitude.

What can be inferred about Mrs. Thompson’s character based on the text?

a)

Mrs. Thompson is wealthy and prefers to keep to hersel

b)

Mrs. Thompson is always in a hurry and dislikes volunteering.

c)

Mrs. Thompson is a kind-hearted and selfless person.

d)

Mrs. Thompson is a strict disciplinarian.

18.

As Sarah walked through the old, creaky house for the first time, she noticed a dusty, cracked mirror hanging crookedly on the wall. The house had an eerie silence, broken only by the occasional groan of the floorboards beneath her feet. A tattered armchair in the corner of the living room seemed to beckon her, though she couldn’t quite say why. A chill ran down her spine, but she shrugged it off, thinking it was just her imagination.

What does the description in the text foreshadow about Sarah’s experience in the house?

a)

Sarah will enjoy a pleasant and uneventful visit.

b)

Will find the house to be comfortable and well-maintained.

c)

Sarah will quickly decide to leave the house and never return.

d)

Sarah will encounter unsettling or mysterious events in the house.

19.

The protagonist, Emma, often gazed at a single, withered rose on her windowsill. Despite its faded petals and brittle stem, she refused to throw it away. Emma would frequently touch the rose gently and reflect on the past when it had been vibrant and full of life. Her friends noticed the rose and wondered why she held onto it so tightly.

What does the withered rose most likely symbolize in the story?

a)

Emma’s reluctance to move on from the past.

b)

Emma's dislike for flowers and nature.

c)

Emma’s desire for a new beginning and change.

d)

Emma’s indifference to the passage of time.

20.


The old house stood silently at the end of the street, its windows staring out like weary eyes. The wind whispered through the broken shutters, and the creaky floorboards groaned with every step as if the house itself were sighing with age and abandonment.

What effect does the use of personification in the text have on the reader?

a)

It highlights the house’s physical condition and its surroundings in detail.

b)

It creates a sense of the house expressing feelings and experiences.

c)

It suggests that the house has been affected by a significant weather event.

d)

It conveys that the house is a vibrant and energetic space filled with activity.

21.

Which of the following is the best example of hyperbole?

a)

The classroom was oh so quiet.

b)

I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

c)

The sound of the alarm clock buzzed loudly.

d)

She has a heart of gold.

22.

"I used to be a baker, but I couldn't make enough dough"

This is an example of what literary device?

a)

Idiom

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Pun

d)

Metaphor

23.

As Brittney sat in the garden, enjoying the warm afternoon sun, she heard the gentle buzz of a bee as it floated from flower to flower. The soft, rhythmic sound filled the air, a reminder of the busy life around her, even in the quietest moments.

The word "buzz" is an example of which literary device?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Simile

c)

Oxymoron

d)

Onomatopoeia

24.
  • 1. Jumbo shrimp

  • 2. Deafening silence

  • 3. Living dead

  • 4. Original copy

  • 5. Bittersweet

This list of words are all examples of what literary term?

a)

Idiom

b)

Oxymoron

c)

Symbolism

d)

Imagery

25.

"The sky was as dark as ink, with stars scattered across it like glittering diamonds."

This sentence has two examples of what literary element?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor