English 9 (March 10, 2025) Analyzing a Story in Terms of its Elements
- 1. When it involves examining all parts of a novel, play, short story, or poem – it
is called?
A) literary terms
B) literary analysis
C) literary devices
D) literary expression
- 2. Which of the following is not an example of literature?
A) comic books
B) review
C) plot
D) text messages
- 3. The following are the 3 basic elements of literary analysis except
A) characters
B) review
C) theme
D) plot
A) idea
B) motif
C) none of the above
D) motif & idea
- 5. ___________ the combination of features and traits that form the individual
nature of some person or thing
A) trends
B) title
C) character
D) person's name
A) a bed of soil to plant vegetables
B) all of the above
C) storyline
D) place & time
- 7. A short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious
principle, or moral/lesson is called
A) legend
B) parable
C) myth
D) fable
- 8. A figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which
it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance
A) simile
B) personification
C) metaphor
D) onomatopoeia
- 9. In a story or poem, a black bird often represents
A) abundance
B) death
C) freedom
D) peace
- 10. A seed is often a metaphor of, except
A) God's word
B) child
C) life
D) stone
- 11. A representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete or
material forms; figurative treatment of one subject under the guise of another
is__________.
A) dream
B) illusion
C) imagination
D) allegory
- 12. Read the following sentence.
Friendship helps people get through hard times.
The sentence above is an example of a
A) character
B) theme
C) main idea
D) plot
A) The main character in a story
B) The sequence of events in a story
C) A description of what the story is mostly about
D) The message about life that an author expresses
- 14. Read the following passage from a story.
As Tammy strummed the guitar, Chloe looked at her with pride. For so long,
Tammy's fingers had clumsily tripped over the strings, but now she played the
song with ease. Getting to this point hadn't been easy for Chloe, either. She
sighed, trying to bury the memories of all the screaming tantrums Tammy had
thrown. Once, she nearly threw her guitar against a wall. But now when Tammy
smiled, and the tune of "Sweet Home Alabama" floated out of the instrument,
Chloe smiled, too. It had been worth it.
Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?
A) It's OK to give up on yourself
B) Hard work can bring great rewards.
C) Playing a musical instrument is too much work.
D) Friends shouldn't try to teach each other new things.
- 15. Read the following sentences from a story. Choose the character trait that
best describes Grandpa.
Grandpa was 85 years old and had gone through many experiences in his life.
Everyone in Grandpa’s building went to him for advice. He always had the right
answers. He helped people with their problems and gave them great recipes to
try. “I’ve never met someone who knows as much as you do, Gramps!” exclaimed
Simon.
A) elegant
B) wise
C) fortunate
D) magnificent
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