WorksheetsLiterary Devices & Elements-Class Test
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 33mins
What is the term for the time and place where a story occurs?
Mood
Setting
Plot
Theme
What is the sequence of events in a story called?
Setting
Mood
Plot
Theme
Which part of the plot involves the introduction of characters, setting, and background?
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Resolution
What is the turning point or most intense moment in a story called?
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Resolution
What is the term for hints or clues about what will happen later in the story?
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Metaphor
Simile
Which type of character is complex and well-developed with varied traits?
Flat Character
Round Character
Stock Character
Antagonist
Which literary device involves a direct comparison using "like" or "as"?
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Hyperbole
What is the term for giving human traits to non-human things?
Onomatopoeia
Personification
Hyperbole
Idiom
Which literary device involves exaggeration for effect?
Hyperbole
Idiom
Alliteration
Imagery
What type of conflict involves a struggle between two characters?
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Self
What does external characterization describe?
Inner thoughts and emotions
Actions, appearance, or dialogue
Societal norms
Natural forces
What is the difference between what is said and what is meant called?
Satire
Irony
Theme
Conflict
What type of conflict involves a character's struggle with natural forces?
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Self
Which type of characterization involves describing a character through dialogue?
Internal Characterization
External Characterization
Omniscient Characterization
Objective Characterization
Label all the elements on the plot diagram.
Exposition
Resolution
Rising Action
Falling Action
Climax
Match the following vocabulary terms with the correct definition.
humorous criticism or exaggeration used to accentuate another character’s faults or ignorance
satire
the unique characteristics that describe a writer’s use of language; diction, syntax, sentence fluency, figurative language, and voice all contribute to a writer’s style
style
the arrangement and sequence of words in sentences, clauses, and phrases
syntax
What is the dictionary definition of a word; the literal or cognitive meaning?
connotation
diction
syntax
denotation
Match the following vocabulary terms to the correct definition.
the words, sentences, or passages that precede or follow a specific word, sentence, or passage
context
the emotions or set of associations attached to a word that is implied rather than literal (e.g., feeling blue)
connotation
Word choice that may be determined by the writer or speaker’s style, purpose, and need to communicate accurately, appropriately, and understandably to a specific audience expression.
diction
Match the following vocabulary term to the correct definition.
in literature, the opposition of persons or forces that brings about dramatic action central to the plot of a story
conflict
the method in which an author constructs a character by explicitly stating aspects of his/her personality and appearance
direct characterization
revealing aspects of a character through their actions, thoughts, speech, other characters, etc.
indirect characterization
Match the following
intentional and deliberate use of organizational patterns, text and graphic features, syntax, devices, and diction to create an effective written work
author's craft
a specific convention or structure—such as imagery, irony, or foreshadowing — employed by the author to produce a given effect.
literary device
a close examination and interpretation of a literary work that analyzes the author’s use of language, devices, and genre characteristics to convey meaning
literary analysis
What is the central or universal idea of a literary work that often relates to morals and/or values and speaks to the human experience/ condition.
(a)
Match the following vocabulary terms to the correct definition.
a dramatic device in which a character says or does something that he or she does not fully grasp but is understood by the audience
dramatic irony
a brief interruption in the plot that describes an earlier event or time in order to provide clarity, background, and context about an event currently taking place in the narrative
flashback
a literary device used by an author to provide hints about future events and details that ma y occur later in the story
foreshadowing
A stylistic add on to make something more exciting, interesting, or artistic
Technique
Element
Device
All of these
An essential part of the makeup of something is a(n)
Device
Element
Technique
Literature
Choose the correct relationship between literary devices, elements, and techniques
Literary elements include literary techniques, but not devices
The term "literary device" includes elements and techniques
The term "literary element" is an add on to a technique or device
Conflict: element or technique?
literary element
literary technique
Both
Neither
Metaphor: element or technique?
literary element
literary technique
Both
Neither
Characterization: element or technique?
literary element
literary technique
Both
Neither
Foreshadowing: element or technique?
literary element
literary technique
Both
Neither
Plot: element or technique?
literary element
literary technique
Both
Neither
How is main idea different from theme?
Main idea is universal
Main idea is specific to the text
Main idea is an important idea
Readers can use literary devices to...
Analyze literature
Summarize literature
Do math
What does connotation refer to in literature?
The dictionary definition of a word
The emotional or cultural association with a word beyond its literal meaning
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
A direct comparison between two things
Which of the following is an example of personification?
The wind whispered through the trees.
She is as fast as a cheetah.
The car's engine roared to life.
The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.
Identify the mood of the following sentence: "The ancient forest was bathed in a haunting glow, casting eerie shadows that whispered of old secrets."
Joyful
Mysterious
Excited
Angry
What is the purpose of using hyperbole in literature?
To give human qualities to non-human objects
To create a musical effect in the text
To exaggerate or overstate for dramatic effect
To make a direct comparison between two things
Which of the following literary devices is used to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind?
Alliteration
Imagery
Parallelism
Hyperbole
What is the purpose of using rhetorical questions in literature?
To answer the question directly within the text
To engage the reader and provoke thought without expecting an answer
To provide specific information about the characters
To describe the setting in detail
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of using literary devices in writing?
To confuse the reader
To add depth and layers of meaning
To evoke emotions and create imagery
To enhance the beauty and effectiveness of the writing
Identify the literary device used in the following sentence: "The autumn leaves are nature's stained glass, turning the forest into a cathedral of colors."
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Hyperbole
