WorksheetsLiterary Elements Final Assessment Study Guide
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 33mins
The ________________ is the sequence of events in a story.
plot
character
setting
theme
The seven parts of plot are: exposition, __________________________, rising action, ________________, falling action, ____________________, and denouement.
inciting incident, climax, resolution
introduction, conflict, solution
prologue, peak, aftermath
background, turning point, conclusion
The __________________________ introduces characters and setting.
exposition
climax
resolution
conflict
The __________________________________ is the event that begins the main conflict.
inciting incident
climax
resolution
denouement
The ______________________________ is the most exciting or tense moment in the story.
climax
introduction
resolution
setting
During the ____________________________, events unfold leading to the end of the story.
falling action
exposition
climax
rising action
The __________________________________________ shows how the conflict is solved.
resolution
exposition
climax
setting
The ________________ wraps up loose ends or leaves readers thinking about the theme.
denouement
climax
exposition
conflict
Which event best represents the inciting incident in Finding Nemo?
Nemo gets lost in the ocean.
Nemo is captured by a diver.
Marlin meets Dory.
Nemo returns home.
In The Lion King, the resolution occurs when:
Simba runs away.
Mufasa dies.
Simba defeats Scar.
Simba meets Timon and Pumbaa.
The ______________________________ is what the story teaches about life or people.
theme
plot
setting
character
The __________________________________________ is what the story is mostly about.
main idea
title
author
setting
The main idea focuses on __________________ and details, while theme focuses on __________________ and life lessons.
plot, message
characters, setting
conflict, climax
author, title
In Charlotte's Web, the theme might be “________ can create lasting change.”
friendship
money
luck
competition
“Treat others as you want to be treated” is an example of:
Plot
Theme
Main Idea
Setting
The ______________________________ is the time and place where a story happens.
setting
plot
character
theme
Authors use sensory details to describe setting, such as ________________, ________________, and ____________________.
sight, sound, touch (or other sensory details)
color, shape, number
emotion, opinion, belief
fact, fiction, fantasy
Which sentence best uses imagery to describe setting?
The boy liked to read.
Smoke curled from chimneys as snow fell softly over the quiet village.
It was cold.
He was happy to be home.
The ____________________________ is the main character in a story.
protagonist
antagonist
narrator
sidekick
The ____________________________________ opposes the protagonist.
antagonist
protagonist
narrator
supporter
A ________________ character changes during the story, while a ________________ character stays the same.
dynamic, static
static, dynamic
round, flat
protagonist, antagonist
A ________________ character is complex; a ________________ character shows only one main trait.
round, flat
flat, round
dynamic, static
static, dynamic
Which of the following best describes a dynamic character?
Never changes throughout the story.
Complicated and realistic.
Changes as a result of conflict or crisis.
Always causes conflict.
A protagonist is:
the main character in a story
the setting of a story
the villain in a story
a minor character in a story
An antagonist is:
a character who opposes the protagonist
the main character in a story
a setting in a novel
a type of literary device
Categories of Conflict and at least 4 Types of Conflict.
Categories: Internal, External. Types: Person vs. Person, Person vs. Nature, Person vs. Society, Person vs. Self, Person vs. Supernatural, Person vs. Technology, Person vs. Fate (any four).
Categories: Physical, Emotional. Types: Person vs. Machine, Person vs. Animal, Person vs. Group, Person vs. Environment, Person vs. Destiny.
Categories: Social, Psychological. Types: Person vs. Alien, Person vs. Government, Person vs. Family, Person vs. Unknown.
Categories: Mental, Spiritual. Types: Person vs. Object, Person vs. Time, Person vs. Law, Person vs. Imagination.
A character struggling against society’s rules faces a _______________ vs. _______________ conflict.
Person vs. Society
Person vs. Person
Person vs. Nature
Person vs. Technology
A character arguing with themselves experiences _______________ vs. _______________.
Person vs. Self
Person vs. Person
Person vs. Nature
Person vs. Society
Which is an example of Person vs. Nature?
A student deciding to tell the truth.
A family trapped in a hurricane.
A hero fighting a villain.
A ghost haunting a house.
Which is an example of Person vs. Supernatural?
A boy facing his fear of public speaking.
A witch casting a curse.
A group of friends fighting over money.
A man lost in a snowstorm.
In __________________________-person narration, the narrator uses “I.”
first
second
third
fourth
In third-person____________________narration, the narrator knows all characters’ thoughts.
omniscient
limited
objective
subjective
In third-person____________________ narration, the reader only knows one character’s thoughts.
limited
omniscient
objective
second-person
In third-person____________________narration, the narrator tells only what can be seen or heard.
objective
omniscient
limited
subjective
“I opened the door and gasped when I saw the mess” is written in:
First person
Third-person omniscient
Third-person limited
Third-person objective
Which clue shows third-person limited?
“She thought about how embarrassed she felt.”
“They all knew each other’s secrets.”
“The teacher announced the test results.”
“You walk into the room and see a surprise.”
Tone is the author’s __________________________ toward the subject.
attitude
location
genre
vocabulary
Mood is how the ____________________ feels while reading.
reader
author
character
narrator
“Tone → Author” and “Mood → ________.”
Reader
Character
Setting
Plot
Which word best describes the tone of “The dark clouds loomed overhead”?
Cheerful
Threatening
Excited
Hopeful
The mood created by “Rusty chains squeaked in the silence” is:
Joyful
Peaceful
Lonely
Silly
A ________ is an object, character, or event that represents a bigger idea.
symbol
plot
setting
theme
A dove can symbolize ________, and a storm can symbolize ________.
peace, trouble
anger, happiness
fear, joy
sadness, excitement
In The Hunger Games, the Mockingjay represents ________.
rebellion (or hope)
wealth and power
peaceful surrender
technological advancement
A rainbow most often symbolizes:
Fear
Hope
44. Imagery uses words that appeal to the ________________________________ senses.
five
six
four
three
A comparison using “like” or “as” is a ________________________________________.
simile
metaphor
personification
hyperbole
A comparison without using “like” or “as” is a __________________________________.
metaphor
simile
personification
hyperbole
Giving human qualities to non-human things is called _____________________________.
personification
metaphor
hyperbole
alliteration
An extreme exaggeration is called _____________________________________________.
hyperbole
metaphor
simile
personification
A common phrase with a non-literal meaning is an _______________________________.
idiom
proverb
synonym
acronym
Words that imitate sounds are examples of _____________________________________.
onomatopoeia
metaphor
hyperbole
alliteration
“The wind whispered through the trees” is an example of:
Hyperbole
Simile
Personification
Idiom
“Her smile was like sunshine” is an example of:
Metaphor
Simile
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole
_____________________________gives hints about what will happen later in the story.
Foreshadowing
Flashback
Irony
Climax
_____________________________ shows events that happened before the main story.
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Climax
Dialogue
“He didn’t know this would be the last time he saw her” is an example of:
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Imagery
Irony
_______________________________ irony means saying the opposite of what you mean.
Verbal irony
Dramatic irony
Situational irony
Cosmic irony
__________________________ irony means the opposite of what’s expected happens.
Situational irony
Verbal irony
Dramatic irony
Cosmic irony
__________________ irony means the reader knows something the characters don’t.
Dramatic irony
Situational irony
Verbal irony
Cosmic irony
A fire station burns down — this is:
Verbal irony
Situational irony
Dramatic irony
None of the above
The audience knows the villain is hiding behind the door, but the hero doesn’t — this is:
Dramatic irony
Situational irony
Verbal irony
Symbolism
The conflict is:
A struggle between opposing forces
A celebration of an event
A peaceful agreement
A description of a setting
The Denouement in this story is identified by which of the following?
It is the resolution where the story's conflicts are resolved.
It is the introduction of the main characters.
It is the rising action leading to the climax.
It is the setting where the story takes place.
What happens that supports the theme in a story?
A character learns an important lesson that reflects the theme.
The setting changes without affecting the theme.
A minor event occurs unrelated to the theme.
The theme is mentioned but not shown through events.
