Literary Elements
Which part of a story usually introduces the setting and characters?
A. Climax
B. Exposition
C. Falling Action
D. Resolution
B. Exposition
What is a theme in a story where a dog never gives up trying to learn tricks?
A. Dogs are smart.
B. Never give up.
C. Tricks are hard.
D. Puppies are cute.
B. Never give up.
How can readers tell what a character’s perspective is?
A. By reading the glossary.
B. By looking at the cover.
C. By noticing their thoughts, feelings, and actions.
D. By counting how many chapters they're in.
C. By noticing their thoughts, feelings, and actions.
What is a simile?
A. A word that sounds like what it means
B. A comparison using “like” or “as”
C. A type of rhyme
D. An exaggeration
B. A comparison using “like” or “as”
Which best shows how a setting can create conflict?
A. A sunny day at the beach
B. A haunted house with no lights
C. A crowded classroom
D. A picnic in the park
B. A haunted house with no lights
Why is the conflict important to the plot of a story?
A. It describes the setting.
B. It reveals the theme directly.
C. It helps move the story forward.
D. It introduces all characters.
C. It helps move the story forward.
Which sentence best shows a theme of friendship?
A. Sam shared his umbrella with Mia during the storm.
B. Sam put on his rain boots.
C. Mia ran home quickly.
D. The storm was loud and windy.
A. Sam shared his umbrella with Mia during the storm.
A character thinks: “I don’t trust anyone after what happened.” What does this show?
A. The character loves everyone.
B. The character’s perspective is cautious and mistrusting.
C. The character is excited about new people.
D. The character is confused.
B. The character’s perspective is cautious and mistrusting.
How does rhyme help a poem?
A. It tells the theme.
B. It makes the poem confusing.
C. It gives the poem a rhythm and sound pattern.
D. It explains the setting.
C. It gives the poem a rhythm and sound pattern.
What theme is shown in a story where two brothers learn to forgive each other?
A. Brothers are annoying.
B. Forgiveness brings peace.
C. Fighting is fun.
D. Stories are exciting.
B. Forgiveness brings peace.
How does the setting in a story set during a blizzard affect the plot?
A. It makes the characters bored.
B. It limits the characters’ actions.
C. It makes the story shorter.
D. It tells the story’s theme.
B. It limits the characters’ actions.
What does it mean if a theme is “implied”?
A. It is written in the title.
B. It is told directly by the narrator.
C. It is shown through events and actions.
D. It is explained in the glossary.
C. It is shown through events and actions.
What does it mean if a character sees a situation differently than another character?
A. They are confused.
B. They forgot the plot.
C. They have different perspectives.
D. They are the same character.
C. They have different perspectives.
Which poetic element is used when a poem has repeated rhythm or beats?
A. Meter
B. Theme
C. Conflict
D. Simile
A. Meter
If a poem describes thunder as “angry drums,” what figurative language is being used?
A. Simile
B. Personification
C. Hyperbole
D. Metaphor
D. Metaphor
What does it mean if a character changes by the end of a story?
A. They learned a lesson or grew as a person.
B. They became a villain.
C. They forgot about their problem.
D. They moved to a new place.
A. They learned a lesson or grew as a person.
A story shows a girl helping a neighbor, her classmate, and a lost dog. What is a possible theme?
A. Animals are important.
B. Helping others is rewarding.
C. Friends come and go.
D. Dogs are loyal.
B. Helping others is rewarding.
How does an author show a character’s perspective?
A. Through the weather.
B. By using the character’s thoughts and speech.
C. Through the number of pages.
D. By repeating the same sentence.
B. By using the character’s thoughts and speech.
Which line from a poem contains personification?
A. “The wind whispered secrets through the trees.”
B. “The sun is a fireball in the sky.”
C. “I ran like a cheetah.”
D. “The stars twinkle bright tonight.”
A. “The wind whispered secrets through the trees.”
How can line breaks in a poem affect how it is read?
A. They change the main idea.
B. They help control rhythm and focus on important words.
C. They explain the author’s purpose.
D. They make it harder to understand.
B. They help control rhythm and focus on important words.
In a story where a girl must choose between moving away or staying with her friends, what is the main conflict?
A. Girl vs. girl
B. Girl vs. nature
C. Girl vs. self
D. Girl vs. society
C. Girl vs. self
How does the theme usually develop throughout a story?
A. It stays the same in each chapter.
B. It is revealed through the setting only.
C. It grows through the characters' actions and decisions.
D. It is written in bold letters.
C. It grows through the characters' actions and decisions.
Why is a character’s perspective important to the story?
A. It makes the book longer.
B. It explains how the character views events.
C. It describes the setting.
D. It shows what the author likes.
B. It explains how the character views events.
What is the effect of using imagery in poetry?
A. It helps the reader see, hear, or feel what the poet describes.
B. It makes the poem shorter.
C. It explains the plot.
D. It introduces new characters.
A. It helps the reader see, hear, or feel what the poet describes.
A character believes that hard work always pays off, but the story ends with failure. What does this tell us about the character’s perspective?
A. The character was wrong.
B. The character didn’t try hard.
C. The story has no theme.
D. The character's view doesn’t always match the outcome.
D. The character's view doesn’t always match the outcome.