Short Story Elements

Question 1

The author uses this to reveal a character's qualities through thoughts, actions, etc.

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indirect characterization

Question 2

The problem or struggle in the story is called the:

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conflict

Question 3

Character is struggling with something within

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internal conflict

Question 4

The main character struggles with this character or force

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antagonist

Question 5

This is the message or main idea of a story

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theme

Question 6

A description of a character's qualities is called

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characterization

Question 7

The _________ is the main character of the story

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protagonist

Question 8

The ending of the story; where the loose ends are sometimes tied up

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resolution

Question 9

In external conflict, the main character struggles with....

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an outside force

Question 10

This is the beginning of the story

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exposition

Question 11

The "big moment" in the story

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climax

Question 12

"...Doris figured the puppy was about six months old" is an example of:

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direct characterization

Question 13

Character vs. Character is an example of:

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external conflict

Question 14

The setting of the story is:

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all three (time, place, characteristics)

Question 15

Hints toward future events in the plot

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foreshadowing

Question 16

Another name for the beginning of the story is:

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introduction

Question 17

The action following the big moment

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falling action

Question 18

The _______ is where the setting and main characters are introduced

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exposition

Questions 18