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Elements of a short story

Quiz by Maria Gina Albacite

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  • Q1
    What is the main character called in a short story?
    Antagonist
    Protagonist
    Observer
    Supporting character
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the setting of a short story?
    The genre of the story
    The cover image of the book
    The message or moral of the story
    Time and place where the story takes place
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the climax of a short story?
    The end of the story
    The part where the reader is bored
    The most exciting or suspenseful part of the story
    The beginning of the story
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the resolution of a short story?
    The ending where the conflict is resolved
    The beginning of the story
    The most exciting part of the story
    The part where the reader is confused
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the theme of a short story?
    The main idea or message the story conveys
    The characters in the story
    The time and place where the story takes place
    The plot of the story
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the plot of a short story?
    The message or moral of the story
    The genre of the story
    The sequence of events in the story
    The cover image of the book
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the point of view of a short story?
    The characters in the story
    The location where the story takes place
    The perspective from which the story is told
    The time period in which the story takes place
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the conflict of a short story?
    The problem or struggle the characters face
    The setting of the story
    The resolution of the story
    The genre of the story
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the foreshadowing of a short story?
    A detailed description of the setting
    A hint or clue about future events in the story
    A list of characters in the story
    A summary of the plot
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the characterization of a short story?
    The time and place where the story takes place
    The way the author uses language
    The way the author creates and develops the characters in the story
    The plot of the story
    30s

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