WorksheetsExploring Literary Elements Quiz
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the definition of "plot" in a story?
The time and place where a story happens
The sequence of events that make up a story
The feelings a story creates in the reader
The narrator’s attitude toward the subject
Which term describes the time and place in which a story occurs?
Setting
Plot
Tone
Mood
What does "point of view" refer to in literature?
The order of events in a story
The narrator’s position in relation to the story
The main problem in a story
The feelings of the characters
Which word best describes the overall feeling or atmosphere that a story creates for the reader?
Tone
Mood
Setting
Plot
Which of the following best defines "connotation"?
The dictionary definition of a word
The emotional feeling you get from a word.
The main character in a story
The order of events in a story
If a story is told from the "first person" point of view, which word is most likely to be used by the narrator?
He
I
You
They
Which of the following is an example of mood in a story?
The story takes place in a haunted house.
The story makes the reader feel anxious and scared.
The main character is a detective.
The story is told by a third-person narrator.
Which of the following best describes the tone of a story?
The author’s attitude toward the subject
The order of events in the story
The time and place of the story
The main character’s feelings
Which of the following words has a positive connotation?
Obsession
Interest
Passion
Read the following sentence: "The classroom was a zoo." What is the connotation of the word "zoo" in this sentence?
The classroom was full of animals.
The classroom was noisy and chaotic.
The classroom was clean and organized.
The classroom was empty.
Which of the following is an example of denotation?
Calling someone a "dove" to mean they are peaceful
A "dove" is a type of bird
Saying "dove" to suggest innocence
Using "dove" to describe someone’s personality
A story is told from the third-person limited point of view. What does this mean?
The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
The narrator is a character in the story.
The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.
The narrator uses "you" to tell the story.
What is the exposition in plot?
The audience is introduced to the characters, setting, and conflict.
The turning point or where the audience feels the most anxiety.
The story has come to an end, and the conflict has been resolved.
Things are beginning to get better and work towards being resolved.
What is the climax in plot?
The story has ended and the conflict is resolved.
The conflict continues to get worse and worse. We get to know the characters better.
The craziest part of the story. The audience feels the most anxiety here.
Things are beginning to get better and word towards being resolved.
During the exposition, it is important to introduce the:
Characters and Setting
Characters and Falling Action
Climax and Conflict
Setting and Resolution
What two things does the setting tell us?
Resolution and Characters
Conflict and Falling Action
Time and Characters
Time and Place
Which sentence has a first person point of view?
She handed her mom the remote.
I saw the scene unfold in front of me.
You need to act better during class.
Which sentence has a third person point of view?
She handed her mom the remote.
I saw the scene unfold in front of me.
You need to act better during class.
Which sentence has a second person point of view?
She handed her mom the remote.
I saw the scene unfold in front of me.
You need to behave better during class.
Where are we NOT most likely to see 2nd person point of view?
Realistic fiction books
Poems
Persuasive articles
Speeches
Authors and speakers of novels, newspapers, poems, or advertisements choose words very carefully to make sure the connotative meaning of words matches the tone and:
Meaning
Denotation
Mood
Plot
What the denotation of a word?
Feeling
Tone
Emotion
Definition
What is diction?
The use of proper grammar.
Words that a writer uses.
A type of figurative language.
What is 3rd person limited point of view?
The narrator can see the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.
The story is told through the character's perspective.
The narrator can see the thoughts and
feelings of one character.
What is 3rd person omniscient point of view?
The narrator can see the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.
The narrator can see the thoughts and feelings of one character.
The story is told through the character's perspective.
