Elements of a Short Story

Question 1

The inciting incident introduces the

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conflict

Question 2

Which of the following is not an example of how characterization is revealed?

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what the author thinks

Question 3

Which short story was the focus of our study on plot?

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"Lamb to the Slaughter"

Question 4

Which short story was the character Amy from?

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"Gore"

Question 5

Which short story was the focus of our study on setting?

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"The Interlopers"

Question 6

Person vs. person is an example of:

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external conflict

Question 7

Authors intend to "leave an impression on readers" when writing short stories.

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True

Question 8

Which short story was the focus of our study on characterization?

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"Gore"

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

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what goes around, comes around

Question 10

Each reader might connect with a different theme in a work.

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True

Question 11

The physical and social context in which the action of a story occurs is called the:

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setting

Question 12

Which short story was the character Douglas from?

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"No Renewal"

Question 13

Setting is the way a writer chooses words (diction) and arranges them in sentences and paragraphs.

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False

Question 14

Which of the following is correct?

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"Thank you" (Purdy 23).

Question 15

Which short story was the character Mary from?

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"Lamb to the Slaughter"

Question 16

How long is a short story?

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1,000-10,000 words

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