7th Grade Literacy Elements of a Story Assessment

Section 1: Multiple Choice

Choose the best answer.

What is the climax of a story?

Which of the following best describes a dynamic character?

What point of view uses "I" and "me"?

Which sentence best shows a theme?

What is the difference between theme and topic?

A character described as "well-developed with many traits" is a:

Which is an example of third person omniscient point of view?

Section 2: Short Answer (3 points each) Answer in complete sentences.

What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?

How can you tell if a character is static or dynamic?

What’s one reason an author might choose first person point of view?

Identify the topic and the theme of a story where a character learns to forgive a friend who betrayed them. Topic: Theme:

Section 3: Extended Response

Answer in 4–6 complete sentences.

Choose a short story we've read (Zheng He, Mother/Daughter, Names/Nombres). Describe its plot using the five elements: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

Explain the difference between a flat character and a round character. Then give an example of each from a story or show you know.