Mastering the Elements of Literature: A Guide for 7th Graders

Question 1

The setting of a story includes the location, time period, and:

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Atmosphere

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Theme

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Characters

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Point of view

Question 2

Which of the following is used to describe a story told from the perspective of the character?

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First person point of view

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Second person point of view

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Third person point of view

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Omniscient point of view

Question 3

A story that uses animals to teach a moral lesson is known as a:

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Fable

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Fiction

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Non-fiction

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Myth

Question 4

The use of hints or clues to suggest events that may happen later in a story is called:

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Foreshadowing

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Flashback

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Suspense

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Conflict

Question 5

When an author uses words that appeal to our senses to create a vivid mental image, this is known as:

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Imagery

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Symbolism

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Figurative language

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Allegory

Question 6

Which literary device is used to compare two things without using the words 'like' or 'as'?

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Personification

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Motif

Question 7

Which point of view allows the reader to know the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters?

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Third person omniscient

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First person

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Second person

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Third person limited

Question 8

The climax of a story is:

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The most exciting or intense moment

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The resolution of the conflict

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The introduction of the main characters

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The setting of the story

Question 9

Which of the following is a characteristic of a static character?

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They remain the same throughout the story

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They change over the course of the story

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They are fully developed

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They have a complex backstory

Question 10

Who in a story is the character facing the main problem or challenge?

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Protagonist

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Antagonist

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Narrator

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Minor character

Question 11

What is the term for the viewpoint from which a story is told?

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Point of view

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Perspective

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Narrative style

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Tone

Question 12

What is the moment of highest tension and suspense in a story called?

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Climax

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Introduction

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Rising action

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Falling action

Question 13

What is a figure of speech that uses exaggeration for emphasis?

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Hyperbole

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Personification

Question 14

Which genre of literature often incorporates symbols and allegories to represent abstract ideas?

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Fantasy

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Realistic fiction

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Historical fiction

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Science fiction

Question 15

Which of the following is not considered a fundamental element of literature?

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Genre

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Plot

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Character

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Theme

Question 16

The context in which a story unfolds, including the physical and social environment, is known as the:

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Setting

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Plot

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Character

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Theme

Question 17

The underlying message or idea that a story conveys is its:

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Theme

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Plot

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Character

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Setting

Question 18

The perspective from which a story is narrated is known as the:

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Point of view

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Plot

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Character

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Theme

Question 19

A character who undergoes significant changes and growth throughout a story is known as a:

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Dynamic character

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Static character

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Flat character

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Round character

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a stage in a typical plot structure where tensions rise and complications develop?

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Rising action

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Introduction

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Climax

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Falling action

Question 21

The literary device that involves using exaggerated language for emphasis or humor is called:

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Hyperbole

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Imagery

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Metaphor

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Simile

Question 22

In a story, the series of events that form the narrative is known as the:

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Plot

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Theme

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Setting

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Point of View

Question 23

The physical and cultural surroundings in which a story takes place is known as the:

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Setting

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Plot

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Theme

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Character

Question 24

The central message or insight conveyed by a story is called the:

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Theme

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Plot

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Setting

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Conflict

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a skill taught in this unit?

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Solving math problems

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Analyzing characters

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Identifying themes

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Summarizing plots

Question 26

How do both internal and external conflicts influence a character's actions and growth in a story?

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Both internal and external conflicts contribute significantly to a character's development and the story's progression.

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Internal conflicts only affect a character's thoughts and emotions.

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External conflicts only involve interactions with other characters or the environment.

Question 27

How does figurative language enhance a literary work?

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Creates vivid imagery and deepens meaning

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Simplifies the story

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Slows down the story's pace

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Makes the story predictable

Question 28

What is the main reason authors use dialogue in stories?

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To show the characters' personalities and relationships

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To give details about the characters and setting

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To advance the plot

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To describe the setting

Question 29

Which of the following is the typical sequence of events in a story's plot?

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Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

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Rising action, exposition, climax, falling action, resolution

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Climax, rising action, exposition, falling action, resolution

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Resolution, rising action, exposition, climax, falling action

Question 30

Who is the main character of a story called?

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Protagonist

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Antagonist

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Foil

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Narrator

Question 31

Which element of literature describes the time and place of a story?

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Setting

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Theme

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Point of View

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Character

Question 32

What is the central idea or message that a story conveys known as?

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Theme

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Plot

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Character

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Setting

Question 33

When a story is told from the perspective of a character within the story, it is written in which point of view?

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First-person point of view

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Second-person point of view

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Third-person limited point of view

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Third-person omniscient point of view

Question 34

Which of the following is a characteristic of a dynamic character?

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Changes and grows over the course of the story

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Stays the same throughout the story

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Provides humor

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Challenges the protagonist

Question 35

What literary device involves using exaggeration for effect?

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Hyperbole

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Personification

Question 36

Which of these is NOT a key element that helps build a story?

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Rhyme scheme

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Theme

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Plot

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Character

Question 37

What is the main job of the plot in a story?

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To show how events unfold, including the problems and how they are solved.

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To describe where and when the story takes place.

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To introduce all the characters in the story.

Question 38

Who is the main character in a story, the one who faces the biggest challenges?

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The protagonist

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The antagonist, who tries to stop the protagonist.

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A minor character who adds humor to the story.

Question 39

How does the setting make a story more interesting?

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It helps us imagine the world the characters live in, including the time and place.

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It's the most important thing in the story, so it should be described in detail.

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It's just background information that's not really important.

Question 40

What do we call the author's message or lesson about life that we learn from a story?

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Theme

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Plot

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Setting

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Characterization

Question 41

Who or what tells the story, like a storyteller?

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Narrator

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Author

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Antagonist

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Protagonist

Question 42

Which type of narrator knows everything about all the characters, like a secret observer?

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Omniscient narrator

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Third-person limited narrator

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Second-person narrator

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First-person narrator

Question 43

How can using images in a story make it more exciting?

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It helps us see and feel what's happening in the story, like a movie in our minds.

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It lets the author show off their writing skills.

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It helps break up the text, making it easier to read.

Question 44

Why do stories sometimes go back in time to tell us about the past?

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To explain something important that happened earlier and helps us understand the present.

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To let the author tell a whole different story inside the main story.

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To make the story more confusing and harder to follow.