Literary Elements and Analysis Quiz

What is the denotation of the word "table"?

• A place to eat meals

• A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs

• A symbol of family gatherings

• A place for conversation

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following best defines "theme" in literature?

• The time and place of a story

• The main message or lesson of a story

• The order of events in a story

• The way a character looks

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does "exposition" refer to in a story?

• The highest point of action

• The introduction of characters and setting

• The solution to the conflict

• The events after the climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which term describes the emotional attitude of the author toward the subject?

• Theme

• Tone

• Setting

• Climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the "climax" of a story?

• The beginning of the story

• The turning point or most intense moment

• The resolution of the story

• The background information

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of the following is an example of a character trait?

• Forest

• Brave

• Tuesday

• Mountain

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does "resolution" mean in a plot?

• The introduction of the main characters

• The events leading up to the climax

• The end of the story where conflicts are resolved

• The setting of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following best describes "setting"?

• The main problem in the story

• The time and place where a story happens

• The lesson learned

• The main character

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the denotation of the word "rose"?

• A symbol of love

• A type of flower

• Something beautiful

• A sign of friendship

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which part of the plot comes after the climax?

• Exposition

• Rising action

• Falling action

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3