Plot and Literary Devices Quiz

Which part of the plot includes the turning point of the story?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Resolution

Place the following elements of a plot graph in the correct order: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.

Answer explanation

The correct order of plot elements is: Exposition (introduction), Rising Action (build-up), Climax (turning point), Falling Action (conflict resolution), and Resolution (conclusion). This sequence structures the narrative effectively.

Who is the main character in a story, often the one who faces the central conflict?

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Narrator

• Sidekick

What does characterization involve?

• Development of a character’s personality, actions, and motives

• The setting description

• The resolution of the story

• Use of rhyme in a poem

What is a quatrain?

• A stanza with three lines

• A stanza with four lines

• Two lines of rhymed poetry

• A group of eight lines

A Shakespearean sonnet has how many lines?

• 12

• 14

• 10

• 16

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• "Her smile was as bright as the sun."

• "I told you a million times to clean your room!"

• "The wind whispered through the trees."

• "He is as brave as a lion."

Which device uses sensory details to create vivid images in a reader’s mind?

• Imagery

• Rhyme

• Repetition

• Conceit

A conceit is best described as:

Which characteristic best describes an origin myth?

• Explains the creation of the world or human life

• Provides moral instruction

• Argues for a political viewpoint

• Delivers a religious sermon