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Elements of a Short Story - Review
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How well can you remember the elements of a short story as well as Freytag's Pyramid???
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1
What is a theme?
The main message of the story.
The outcome of the conflict.
The main point of view in a story.
The personality of the main character.
2
Which word hints at a third person point of view?
They
We
She
Me
3
Which of the following is NOT part of a Plot Diagram?
Resolution
Introduction
Climax
Theme
4
What does the setting tell us about the story?
How the Story Takes Place
Why the Story Takes Place
When the Story Takes Place
Where the Story Takes Place
5
Which of the following is NOT an example of an external conflict?
Human vs. Society
Human vs. Nature
Human vs. Human
Human vs. Self
6
What part of the plot immediately follows the Climax?
Rising Action
Falling Action
Resolution
Nothing, it ends there.
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Which of the following is NOT an essential element of a short story?
Conflict
Theme
Title
Setting
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Why study short stories?
Can help us make sense of our experiences
Because stories are meant to be enjoyed
Can help us better understand others
To fully appreciate a gift given to us by God
9
Which word hints at a first person story?
I
She
They
He
10
True or False? All stories conclude in the same way.
False
True
11
How does an author give information about a character directly?
By describing what the character says
By describing what the character wears
By describing what others say about the character
By describing attributes of the character's personality
12
What is the highest point of action in the plot called?
Rising Action
Climax
Introduction
Resolution
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What information is often given in a stories Introduction?
Conflict
Characters
Theme
Setting
