Literary Elements Test

What is a simile?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• A word that imitates a sound

• A repeated consonant sound

• A direct comparison without "like" or "as"

Which of the following best defines "theme" in a story?

• The time and place of the story

• The main message or lesson of the story

• The order of events in the story

• The feelings of the characters

What is the author's purpose if they are trying to make you laugh?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To describe

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

• The wind whispered softly

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers

• The car zoomed by

• The sun was a golden coin

Which word is an example of onomatopoeia?

• Whisper

• Crash

• Bright

• Gentle

What is a metaphor?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• A word that imitates a sound

• A direct comparison without "like" or "as"

• The main message of a story

Which of the following best describes "tone" in a text?

• The author's attitude toward the subject

• The order of events

• The lesson learned

• The setting

Which sentence contains a simile?

• The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.

• The thunder roared loudly.

• She was as fast as a cheetah.

• The leaves danced in the wind.

What does "mood" refer to in a story?

• The author's opinion

• The feelings the reader gets from the story

• The main character's actions

• The setting

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The snow was like a blanket

• The snow was a blanket covering the ground

• The snow fell softly

• The snow crunched underfoot