Elements of a Short Story

Question 1

Stereotypical characters that are simple are called ______ characters:

Accepted Answer

Flat

Question 2

A statement of opinion that the author is making about life or society is the:

Accepted Answer

Theme

Question 3

In literature, something used to represent something else is called a:

Accepted Answer

Symbol

Question 4

Setting is the ______ and _______ of a story

Accepted Answer

Time, Place

Question 5

Allusions, metaphors, similes, and juxtapositions are all examples of:

Accepted Answer

Literary Devices

Question 6

Name the 4 different types of conflict. All begin with Person vs. __________

Accepted Answer

Person, Nature, Society, Self

Question 7

A character that changes and grows from what happens to them is called a ____ character:

Accepted Answer

Dynamic

Question 8

BONUS: James Bond was regularly featured in short stories and books before the big screen?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

"Doug knew Shannon hated apples, but he made apple pie anyways" is an example of which POV?

Accepted Answer

3rd Person

Question 10

Exposition and Climax are both features of...

Accepted Answer

Plot

Question 11

"At the corner of an otherwise ordinary West Berlin street..." is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Setting

Question 12

Themes are always stated directly. A short story will usually tell you the theme in writing.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

Fill in the blanks: ____, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, ______

Accepted Answer

Exposition, Resolution

Question 14

True or False: We analyse short stories to strengthen reading & writing skills?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

A conflict between one's values/beliefs/actions against those of the general public is called:

Accepted Answer

Person vs. Society

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