This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Introductions > Elements > Elements Of Literature – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Elements Of Literature Quiz 2 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. This element of literature is the central idea and/or universal truth that is the main focus of the story: A) Theme. B) Genre. C) Sub-genre. D) Focus. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Theme. 2. Which letter represents "falling action ''? A) A. B) B. C) D. D) E. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) E. 3. A lesson about life or moral, which may be stated directly or indirectly. A) Theme. B) Symbol. C) Tone. D) Metaphor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Theme. 4. Which statement best describes one of the themes of "The Outsiders? " A) Family relationships are constantly evolving. B) Pride goes before the fall. C) Mother always knows best. D) Money doesn't buy happiness. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Family relationships are constantly evolving. 5. A recurring theme, subject or idea. Ex. An author frequently touching on dark vs. light or good versus evil. A candle could represent a light in darkness, or storm clouds could represent temporary darkness. A) Plot. B) Setting. C) Motif. D) Theme. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Motif. 6. An external conflict between a character and the norms of his or her world A) Man v. nature. B) Man v. self. C) Man v. society. D) Man v. man. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Man v. society. 7. These elements are sections of text within a chapter. They are separated and contain dialogue. A) Chapters. B) Paragraphs. C) Mood. D) Prose. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Paragraphs. 8. Which part of the plot introduces the setting? A) Climax. B) Falling action. C) Resolution. D) Exposition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Exposition. 9. Which of the following figures of speech is hardest to identify? A) Analogy. B) Metaphor. C) Simile. D) Word Choice. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Analogy. 10. The stars were diamonds in the nighttime sky. A) The stars are expensive. B) The stars are not out tonight. C) The stars were bright and sparkling. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The stars were bright and sparkling. 11. The series of events consisting of characters, actions and conflict in a story. A) Setting. B) Theme. C) Plot. D) Mood. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Plot. 12. The overall central message or meaning that the author conveys through events and characters' experiences is A) Theme. B) Rising action. C) Irony. D) Hyperbole. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Theme. 13. The author tells about the character through what they say, think, their actions, looks, and effect on others. A) Indirect characterization. B) Main idea. C) Prediction. D) Point of view. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Indirect characterization. 14. Who is the protagonist of "Civil Peace" ? A) Mike. B) Jonathan. C) Will. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Jonathan. 15. Plot:What marks the beginning of growth of the conflict? A) Exposition. B) Complication. C) Climax. D) Denouement. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complication. 16. The time and place in which the action of a story occurs. A) Conflict. B) Setting. C) Resolution. D) Exposition. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Setting. 17. When a car accident happens, it is a .....? A) Character. B) Setting. C) Conflict. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conflict. 18. When is the conflict solved in a story? A) Falling Action. B) Resolution. C) Anti-conflict. D) Exposition. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Resolution. 19. Which word means ..... The way an author reveals (shows) a character's personality. A) Mood. B) Plot. C) Characterization. D) Tone. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Characterization. 20. What is the term for the struggle between two forces? A) Antagonist. B) Protagonist. C) Conflict. D) Climax. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conflict. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesIntroductions QuizzesElements Of Literature Quiz 1Elements Of Literature Quiz 3Elements Of Literature Quiz 4Elements Of Literature Quiz 5Elements Of Literature Quiz 6Elements Of Literature Quiz 7Elements Of Literature Quiz 8Elements Of Literature Quiz 9Elements Of Literature Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books