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Duplicate of Short Story Literary Elements

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A quiz to check for understanding of short story vocabulary terms.

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1
Which of these is NOT an element of setting?
climax
time
climate
social condition
2
Which character is the main character?
foil
protagonist
sidekick
antagonist
3
Select the best definition of main idea.
the life lesson that we can learn from a story
the author's main reason for writing
what the text is mainly about
the central message that the author wants to impart through the story
4
What type of conflict is in a character's mind?
external
internal
man versus nature
man versus society
5
This refers to the way the author reveals the character's personality in the story.
determining theme
external conflict
characterization
sensory language
6
Which character is in conflict with the main character?
antagonist
confidante
protagonist
foil
7
Which is NOT one of the purposes of setting in a story?
to teach a life lesson
to establish mood
to reveal character traits
to create conflict
8
Which is not a definition of theme?
the summary of a text
life lesson that we can learn from a story
the central message that the author wants to impart
9
What is the central message or life lesson that a story imparts to the readers?
characterization
main idea
resolution
theme
10
What do we call the secondary main character in a story?
deuteragonist
tertiary
love interest
foil
11
Which is NOT a good example of a theme?
Love is a powerful force because it can make or break a person.
Believe in yourself because no one else will.
Life is what you make it.
Perfection is not achieveable.
12
What is the term for a struggle between a character and outside force?
man versus nature
internal conflict
external conflict
man versus society