For questions 4–8, read each of the following statements. Then decide which literary element is being demonstrated or described.

4. The story takes place in colonial Boston before the Revolutionary War.

plot

setting

internal conflict

5. Johnny struggles to overcome his arrogance and impatience and develop into a humble, generous young man. (1 point)

point of view

internal conflict

climax

6. The war begins between the colonists and the British. (1 point)

setting

characters

climax

7. Tensions were growing between the colonists and the British as the colonists struggled to gain independence from the British government. (1 point)

external conflict

climax

point of view

8. The story is told by a narrator who is able to read the thoughts of the characters. (1 point)

external conflict

setting

point of view