Literary Elements Quiz

Makato is a poor boy that worked hard to achieved all his dreams and became a well-known person in the province. What kind of character Makato was in a literary piece?

• Flat character

• dynamic character

• protagonist

• antagonist

Imagine you are reading a story about a prince who left his kingdom and later returned seeking forgiveness. As you analyze the characters, you notice that some of them remain unchanged throughout the story, while others go through significant development. Which of the following events does NOT show a flat character?

• The prodigal prince knelt before the king, asking for forgiveness. He promised to pay for all his mistakes and to live a better life.

• The king, who has always loved the prince, forgave him.

• The queen's heart was filled with joy because the son was so dear to her and finally made it home.

• The princess, who has always longed for her brother, couldn't hide her excitement.

Patricia had two options to choose from. She stays in the Philippines with her loved ones or accepts the offer to work abroad to secure better lives for her and her family. Patricia couldn't choose one. This is an example of what kind of conflict?

• character vs. nature

• character vs supernatural

• character vs. character

• character vs self

Imagine you are writing a story and want to establish a clear setting for your readers. You need to describe both the time and place where the story happens. Which of the following sentences effectively provides both time and place?

• During one cold morning...

• Once there was a very rich kingdom in the North...

• Three thousand years ago, in an abandoned castle...

• The warm air blew that night...

The evil stepmother had to pay the price for her cruelty. What kind of CHARACTER is reflected in the statement?

• Protagonist

• Helper

• Hero

• Antagonist

Why is there a need to look into the elements when one tries to understand a story?

• The elements add artistic value and make a story complete and sensible to help the reader appreciate it better.

• The elements dictate which type of reader or audience is appropriate to read or watch a specific story.

• The elements reflect the values and beliefs of the writer.

• The elements are always dependent on the story.

If I told you this short story takes place in a jungle on a mysterious island sometime in the 1930s/1940s involving an eccentric hunter, I would be describing what aspect of the story?

• conflict

• plot

• setting

• theme

Which of the following statements best describes an argumentative essay?

• it presents the writer's side about an issue and the evidence to prove his points?

• it uses emotive language to sway the readers to agree with the writer's opinion

• it usually ends with a call to action

• I tells something about a topic

Besides knowledge about the topic, what is an important aspect to consider when writing a persuasive or argumentative essay?

• length of the essay

• extensiveness of vocabulary

• knowing the target audience

• using all writing techniques

In writing an argumentative text about the importance of tree planting, you aim to present new perspectives and shape opinions on this well-known issue. Your writing falls under:

• Narrative Text

• Informative Text

• Expository Text

• Argumentative Text