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Elements of a short story

Quiz by Kevin Elliott

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  • Q1
    What is the purpose of the exposition in a short story?
    To provide background information
    To introduce the conflict
    To create suspense
    To resolve the conflict
    30s
  • Q2
    Which element refers to the point of highest intensity or turning point in a short story?
    Climax
    Exposition
    Falling action
    Resolution
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the purpose of the falling action in a short story?
    To introduce the conflict
    To create suspense
    To wrap up loose ends and lead to the resolution
    To provide background information
    30s
  • Q4
    Which element of a short story refers to the events that occur after the climax?
    Exposition
    Climax
    Resolution
    Falling action
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the purpose of the resolution in a short story?
    To bring the story to a satisfying conclusion
    To build tension and suspense
    To introduce the conflict
    To provide background information
    30s
  • Q6
    Which element of a short story refers to the time and place in which the story is set?
    Protagonist
    Climax
    Rising action
    Setting
    30s
  • Q7
    Which element of a short story refers to the point in the story where the conflict is resolved?
    Exposition
    Resolution
    Rising action
    Falling action
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the purpose of the theme in a short story?
    To convey a central message or idea
    To provide background information
    To create conflict
    To introduce the characters
    30s
  • Q9
    What is indirect characterization?
    Describing the setting of the story
    Creating a character that stays the same throughout the story
    Directly stating a character's traits
    Revealing a character's traits through actions, dialogue, and interactions with others
    30s
  • Q10
    In which type of conflict does a character struggle with their own inner thoughts and emotions?
    Character versus character
    Character versus self
    Character versus nature
    Character versus society
    30s
  • Q11
    In which type of conflict does a character struggle against the forces of nature?
    Character versus nature
    Character versus self
    Character versus character
    Character versus society
    30s
  • Q12
    In which type of conflict does a character struggle against the norms, beliefs, or expectations of society?
    Character versus nature
    Character versus society
    Character versus self
    Character versus character
    30s
  • Q13
    In which type of conflict do two or more characters have opposing goals, interests, or beliefs?
    Character versus nature
    Character versus character
    Character versus self
    Character versus society
    30s
  • Q14
    In which type of conflict does a character struggle against an external unnatural or paranormal force?
    Character versus society
    Character versus supernatural
    Character versus self
    Character versus character
    30s

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