Literary Elements
In a story, the main character refuses to back down during a competition even when everyone says they will fail. This shortcoming causes both problems and success. Which literary element is MOST directly being revealed?
A) Setting
B) Conflict
C) Character Trait
D) Resolution
C — Character Trait
Explanation: The character's refusal to give up shows determination or stubbornness, which is part of their personality.
If a story is narrated by someone who witnessed events but was not involved, that is:
A) First-person
B) Second-person
C) Third-person objective
D) Omniscient
C — Third-person objective
Explanation: The narrator observes but does not share thoughts or feelings.
A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme is called a:
A) Ballad
B) Sonnet
C) Free Verse
D) Epic
B — Sonnet
Explanation: Sonnets have 14 lines and a structured rhyme pattern.
Stanza:
Listen to the voice of the river’s plea,
Choked by waste where life should be.
Bottles, bags, and oil-stained tide,
Where once clear waters used to glide.
I’ve studied the earth for many years,
Measured rising tides and melting spheres.
The numbers show what we must do,
Or nature’s song will fade from view.
Which rhetorical appeal is used in the line
“Listen to the voice of the river’s plea”?
A. Logos
B. Pathos
C. Ethos
D. Repetition
B. Pathos
Explanation: The phrase “river’s plea” appeals to the reader’s emotions by giving the river a voice and making the situation feel sad and urgent.
“The hallway became a maze of whispers twisting around me.”
What does it mean?
A) People were gossiping
B) The hallway was confusing
C) The building changed
D) It was silent
Tone:
a) Peaceful
b) Nervous
c) Joyful
d) Playful
A & b — People were gossiping / Nervous
Explanation: Whispers create a tense and anxious feeling.
A dark forest that no one enters because of rumored danger is an example of:
A) Theme
B) Setting
C) Rising Action
D) Mood
B — Setting
Explanation: The forest is the physical place where the story happens.
A villain narrates their version of the story. This example best demonstrates:
A) Internal conflict
B) Bias
C) Theme
D) Resolution
B — Bias
Explanation: Telling the story reveals their personal viewpoint.
A repeated line at the end of each stanza is known as:
A) Alliteration
B) Refrain
C) Imagery
D) Metaphor
B — Refrain
Explanation: A line that repeats is called a refrain.
Stanza:
Listen to the voice of the river’s plea,
Choked by waste where life should be.
Bottles, bags, and oil-stained tide,
Where once clear waters used to glide.
I’ve studied the earth for many years,
Measured rising tides and melting spheres.
The numbers show what we must do,
Or nature’s song will fade from view.
Which appeal is used in the lines
“I’ve studied the earth for many years”?
A. Hyperbole
B. Logos
C. Pathos
D. Ethos
D. Ethos
Explanation: The speaker establishes credibility and expertise by stating they have studied the Earth for many years, which makes the reader more likely to trust them.
“My thoughts were a tangled knot tighter than wire.”
Meaning?
A) Confusion
B) Anger
C) Happiness
D) Strength
Tone?
a) Calm
b) Proud
c) Overwhelmed
d) Hopeful
A & c — Confusion / Overwhelmed
Explanation: A knot represents disorganized thoughts.
When a character must decide between telling the truth or protecting a friend, this situation is best described as:
A) Conflict
B) Resolution
C) Plot Twist
D) Dialogue
A.
At the beginning of a novel, a character fibs to avoid punishment. Over time, the fibs become larger and destroy relationships. Meanwhile, another character continues to be honest even when it is difficult.
How are the TWO themes developed through the story?
A) Honesty leads to trust while lies cause harm
B) Lying is fun while honesty is boring
C) Secrets are harmless & Friends disappear
D) Trouble avoids honest people
A — Honesty leads to trust while lies cause harm
Explanation: The text develops honesty as positive and lying as destructive.
Poetry that has no set structure or rhyme scheme is:
A) Haiku
B) Ballad
C) Open Form
D) Sonnet
C — Open Form aka free Verse
Explanation: Free verse lacks a specific structure and rhyme.
Stanza:
Listen to the voice of the river’s plea,
Choked by waste where life should be.
Bottles, bags, and oil-stained tide,
Where once clear waters used to glide.
I’ve studied the earth for many years,
Measured rising tides and melting spheres.
The numbers show what we must do,
Or nature’s song will fade from view.
“The numbers show what we must do” is an example of:
A. Logos
B. Onomatopoeia
C. Pathos
D. Allusion
A. Logos
Explanation: The line refers to numbers and facts, which is a logical appeal. It suggests decisions should be based on data and evidence.
“Her smile was a sunrise breaking through fog.”
Meaning?
A) She was annoying
B) She brought hope
C) She left early
D) She was tired
Tone?
a) Angry
b) Sad
c) Positive
d) Nervous
B & c — She brought hope / Positive
Explanation: Sunrise represents new beginnings.
The tension builds as the storm grows stronger and the power finally goes out. This part of the story is the:
A) Exposition
B) Climax
C) Rising Action
D) Falling Action
C — Rising Action
Explanation: Rising action is the series of events that build suspense and lead to the climax.
A town ignores warnings about a coming storm while also wasting resources for years. Later, the town is devastated by flooding and hunger.
What TWO connected themes are developed?
A) Weather cannot be predicted & People deserve rewards
B) Nature is powerful & Human carelessness has consequences
C) The town is unlucky & Storms come quickly
D) Water is dangerous & Food should be saved
ature is powerful & Human carelessness has consequences
Explanation: Both themes show the results of ignoring responsibility toward nature.
The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables is known as:
A) Rhythm
B) Rhyme
C) Tone
D) Mood
A — Rhythm
Explanation: Rhythm is the beat of the poem.
Stanza:
Listen to the voice of the river’s plea,
Choked by waste where life should be.
Bottles, bags, and oil-stained tide,
Where once clear waters used to glide.
I’ve studied the earth for many years,
Measured rising tides and melting spheres.
The numbers show what we must do,
Or nature’s song will fade from view.
Which line is most focused on emotional impact?
A. Bottles, bags, and oil-stained tide
B. Measured rising tides and melting spheres
C. Or nature’s song will fade from view
D. Where once clear waters used to glide
C. Or nature’s song will fade from view
Explanation: This line is emotional because it suggests the loss of something beautiful and natural, which appeals strongly to the reader’s feelings.
“The test paper stared back like an unblinking judge.”
Meaning?
A) The test is easy
B) The test is stressful
C) The test is boring
D) The test is funny
Tone?
a) Relaxed
b) Tense
c) Silly
d) Excited
B & b — The test is stressful / Tense
Explanation: A judge makes people nervous.
The moment when the hero finally confronts the villain is called the:
A) Resolution
B) Conflict
C) Exposition
D) Climax
D
In the beginning, two siblings argue constantly. By the end, they must rely on each other to survive a dangerous journey.
Which comparison BEST explains how the themes develop?
A) Conflict increases & Trust is lost
B) Family relationships weaken & Friends leave
C) Conflict turns into cooperation as unity becomes necessary
D) The siblings remain enemies
C — Conflict turns into cooperation as unity becomes necessary
Explanation: The themes change from conflict to teamwork.
Words that appeal to the senses (sight, sound, taste, etc.) are known as:
A) Metaphor
B) Symbolism
C) Imagery
D) Repetition
C — Imagery
Explanation: Imagery creates sensory details in the reader's mind.
Which rhetorical appeal (ethos, pathos, or logos) is the strongest in this poem and why?
Poem
Listen to the voice of the river’s plea,
Choked by waste where life should be.
Bottles, bags, and oil-stained tide,
Where once clear waters used to glide.
I’ve studied the earth for many years,
Measured rising tides and melting spheres.
The numbers show what we must do,
Or nature’s song will fade from view.
Sample Answer:
Pathos is the strongest appeal because the poem uses emotional imagery, such as polluted water and nature fading away, to make the reader feel worried and motivated to care about the environment.
Silence wrapped around the room like a heavy blanket.”
Meaning?
A) Comfort
B) Noise
C) Fear
D) Coldness
Tone?
a) Peaceful
b) Angry
c) Anxious
d) Playful
A & a — Comfort / Peaceful
Explanation: A blanket suggests warmth and calm.