Literary Elements
What is the term for the time and place of a story?
Setting.
In Harrison Bergeron, who is the main character fighting against?
Society.
What is the moral of Tell All the Truth but Tell It Slant?
Be honest, but present the truth in a kind way to avoid hurting others.
What is the complete subject in the sentence: "The wild horses ran quickly"?
The wild horses.
What literary device gives hints about what will happen later in the story?
Foreshadowing.
Name the part of the plot where the characters, setting, and mood are introduced.
Exposition
What is the theme of The Bass, The River, and Sheila Mant?
Sometimes, you have to choose between what you want and what’s right for you.
What does Sugarcandy Mountain symbolize in Animal Farm?
Heaven
Name the three types of verbs and provide an example of each.
What is the term for a scene that interrupts the present action to show something from the past?
Flashback.
Identify the type of conflict in which a character struggles with societal norms or rules.
Character vs. Society
Name the suspenseful moment in The Race to Save Apollo 13.
When all radio contact with the spacecraft is lost during reentry.
Who attacks Christian in The Pilgrim’s Progress by reminding him of his past sins?
Apollyon.
Identify the direct object in the sentence: "She baked a cake."
Cake.
Define symbolism and give an example from a story or poem.
Symbolism is using objects or events to represent bigger ideas. Example: A dove representing peace.
What is a round character? Provide an example.
A round character has many traits, like a real person. Example: Harry Potter.
What motivates Miss Strangeworth in The Possibility of Evil?
She believes it’s her duty to protect the town from evil.
What does Boxer represent in Animal Farm?
Hardworking, loyal workers.
What is a predicate nominative, and how does it function in a sentence?
A predicate nominative renames the subject after a linking verb. Example: Teacher in “John is a teacher.”
What is the difference between mood and tone?
Mood is how the story makes the reader feel, while tone is the writer’s attitude toward the subject.
Define internal conflict and give an example.
A struggle happening inside a character's mind. Example: Deciding between telling the truth or protecting a friend.
In The Seventh Man, what does the narrator struggle to forgive himself for?
Not saving his friend K from a deadly wave.
What is the theme of The Pilgrim’s Progress?
Faith and perseverance can lead to salvation.
Rewrite the sentence “John is a teacher” to illustrate how a predicate nominative functions.
Mary is a doctor (predicate nominative: doctor).
Identify a symbol in Animal Farm and explain its significance.
The windmill represents the manipulation of workers and false promises of progress.