What is foreshadowing?

Giving the reader clues about what will happen later.

Which of the following is an example of a theme statement?

Relationships we build are more valuable than possessions.

What is sensory language?

Details that appeal to the five senses

Which is an example of an idiom?

Those shoes cost an arm and a leg.

What is the correct order for the elements of plot?

exposition,rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

What is the purpose of an exposition?

To introduce the setting, characters, and conflict.

How is a climax best described?

The turning point of the story.

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Short Story Terms Review

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A review of #shortstory terms and elements of #plot. #English #LanguageArts #6thgrade

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1
"The lightning danced across the sky" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Personification
Idiom
Hyperbole
Simile
2
Which would not be a good hook for a short story?
A question
Figurative language
A snapshot of a setting
A snapshot of a character
3
Every short story should start with _____.
snapshot of a setting
dialogue
onomatopoeia
a hook
4
What is foreshadowing?
Giving sensory details about the setting.
Rereading the story closely.
Using elements of characterization.
Giving the reader clues about what will happen later.
5
What is another word for conflict?
climax
setting
problem
character
6
Which two components are included in setting?
character's actions and appearance
time and place
place and characters
who and where
7
Which of the following is an example of a theme statement?
honesty
It was a dark and stormy night.
Relationships we build are more valuable than possessions.
Leslie was terrified of storms.
8
Which is not an element of plot?
Rising Action
Resolution
Characters
Exposition
9
Which is not an element of characterization?
Character's Appearance
Theme of the story
Character's Actions
What the Character Says
10
A short story is _____.
fiction
poetry
a research paper with textual evidence
nonfiction
11
What is sensory language?
Details about only things you see
Hyperbole
Characterization
Details that appeal to the five senses
12
Which is an example of an idiom?
Those shoes cost an arm and a leg.
The smell of fresh rain filled the air.
I was late for class.
She tiptoed up to her room quiet as a mouse.
13
What is the correct order for the elements of plot?
exposition,rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
exposition,climax,resolution, rising action, falling action
resolution,falling action,climax, rising, action, exposition
climax,resolution, exposition, falling action, rising action
14
What is the purpose of an exposition?
To introduce the setting, characters, and conflict.
To grab the readers attention.
To tell how the problem is solved.
To confuse the reader.
15
How is a climax best described?
The turning point of the story.
The way that the problem in the story is resolved.
An introduction to the characters, setting, and plot.
A conflict or problem.

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