Plot & Literary Elements
In a story, the main character is trapped in a cave. She must find her way out before dark. What part of the plot does this represent?
A. Setting
B. Conflict
C. Theme
D. Resolution
B. Conflict
What is a theme of a story where a character learns to be honest?
A. Always listen to music.
B. Telling the truth is important.
C. Friends are fun.
D. Dogs are better than cats.
B. Telling the truth is important.
If a story is told using “I” and “me,” what point of view is it?
A. First person
B. Second person
C. Third person
D. Character perspective
A. First person
What is one reason poets use rhyme?
A. To make the poem harder to read
B. To help the poem sound musical or fun
C. To make the poem shorter
D. To change the characters
B. To help the poem sound musical or fun
In a story, the setting is a snowy mountain. What challenge might the character face?
A. A sunny day at the beach
B. A sled breaking during a race
C. Learning to dance
D. Training a puppy
B. A sled breaking during a race
Why is the setting important in a story about a boy training for a mountain race?
A. It tells the reader what the boy looks like
B. It gives the reader a break from the plot
C. It helps explain the challenges the character faces
D. It changes the point of view
C. It helps explain the challenges the character faces
A character helps a lost puppy find its home. What theme does this support?
A. The weather can change quickly.
B. Helping others is the right thing to do.
C. Always walk dogs with a leash.
D. Puppies need food.
B. Helping others is the right thing to do.
What is the difference between point of view and perspective?
A. Point of view is how a character feels, perspective is who tells the story.
B. Perspective is a place, point of view is a time.
C. Point of view is who tells the story, perspective is their attitude or feelings.
D. They mean the same thing.
C. Point of view is who tells the story, perspective is their attitude or feelings.
How can a poem’s structure help you understand its meaning?
A. By showing where the author lives
B. By helping readers focus on key ideas
C. By making it into a comic strip
D. By adding more characters
B. By helping readers focus on key ideas
Which character change best shows growth?
A. Starts selfish, becomes generous
B. Gets taller
C. Changes outfits
D. Eats lunch early
A. Starts selfish, becomes generous
Which part of the story usually shows how the conflict is solved?
A. Exposition
B. Rising Action
C. Climax
D. Resolution
D. Resolution
How can a character’s actions help you understand the theme?
A. They show the book’s title.
B. They teach a life lesson.
C. They make the story funny.
D. They describe the setting.
B. They teach a life lesson.
Which sentence shows the narrator’s point of view is third person?
A. “I couldn't wait to get on the rollercoaster!”
B. “We went to the park and played soccer.”
C. “She watched the rain fall from her window.”
D. “I think today is going to be great!”
C. “She watched the rain fall from her window.”
Which line contains a rhyme?
A. “The sun is shining bright.”
B. “The dog ran fast, past the gate at last.”
C. “The river flowed through the town.”
D. “The wind moved the leaves.”
B. “The dog ran fast, past the gate at last.”
A poem with short lines, strong rhythm, and repeating words is likely meant to:
A. Confuse the reader
B. Entertain with sound and meaning
C. Tell you facts
D. Describe a graph
B. Entertain with sound and meaning
As Mia continues to care for the injured bird, she becomes more patient and gentle. What is this an example of?
A. Plot twist
B. Conflict
C. Character development
D. Theme
C. Character development
Which detail best supports the theme “Believe in yourself”?
A. The character quits before trying.
B. The character studies and never gives up.
C. The character falls asleep in class.
D. The character eats lunch alone.
B. The character studies and never gives up.
A narrator tells the story in third person, but one character always sees the best in people. What is that called?
A. The author’s theme
B. The narrator’s point of view
C. The character’s perspective
D. The plot
C. The character’s perspective
A poem has 4-line stanzas and rhymes every other line. What does this structure most help with?
A. Telling the setting
B. Making the poem funny
C. Creating a rhythm
D. Describing the main character
C. Creating a rhythm
If a narrator tells the story using “he” and “she,” what point of view is used?
A. First person
B. Third person
C. Second person
D. Mixed person
B. Third person
Which element of plot introduces the characters and setting?
A. Climax
B. Exposition
C. Falling Action
D. Resolution
B. Exposition
A story’s theme is about teamwork. Which ending best supports this theme?
A. The character wins a game by cheating.
B. The team loses because no one helps.
C. The team wins by working together.
D. One player takes all the credit.
C. The team wins by working together.
In a story, the narrator says, “Leo thought the test was easy,” but another character says it was hard. What does this show?
A. The author’s opinion
B. A different setting
C. The character’s point of view
D. The character’s perspective
D. The character’s perspective
How does rhyme help a poem’s meaning?
A. It distracts readers from the message.
B. It shows the title of the poem.
C. It connects ideas and adds flow.
D. It explains the author’s purpose.
C. It connects ideas and adds flow.
How does a character’s reaction to a problem help show the theme?
A. It adds to the setting
B. It reveals what the character values
C. It explains the author’s purpose
D. It changes the poem’s rhyme
B. It reveals what the character values