Literary Concepts Quiz

What is the role of a protagonist in a literary work?

• The central character or leading figure

• A minor character

• The setting of the story

• The theme of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who or what is an antagonist in a story?

• The main character's friend

• A person or force opposing the protagonist

• The setting of the story

• The narrator of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is an example of an antagonist?

• Harry Potter

• Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz

• Voldemort

• Katniss in The Hunger Games

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a round character?

• A character that is not fully developed

• A character that does not change during the story

• A main character, fully developed and involved in the conflict

• A character that grows and changes as a result of the story's action

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which type of character is not fully developed and possesses only one or two personality traits?

• Round character

• Flat character

• Static character

• Dynamic character

What is a static character?

• A character that grows and changes as a result of the story's action

• A character that is not fully developed

• A character that does not change during the story

• A main character, fully developed and involved in the conflict

Which type of character grows, learns, and changes as a result of the story's action and conflict?

• Static character

• Flat character

• Round character

• Dynamic character

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is characterization in literature?

• The methods used to create the personality of a character

• The plot development in a story

• The setting description in a novel

• The dialogue between characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is a type of characterization?

• Direct Characterization

• Plot Characterization

• Setting Characterization

• Theme Characterization

What is direct characterization?

• When the author shows a character's personality through actions

• When the author directly tells us something about a character

• When the author uses dialogue to reveal a character's traits

• When the author uses other characters to describe someone