Short Story Unit Review

Question 1

Metaphors use "like" or "as" to compare two unlike things

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Name it: The feeling or atmosphere of a story, created by the author for the reader

Accepted Answer

mood

Question 3

In "The Necklace," Mathilde's friend is which type of character?

Accepted Answer

Static, Flat

Question 4

What do metaphor and simile have in common?

Accepted Answer

Both metaphor and simile are examples of figurative language., They both compare two unlike things.

Question 5

NAME IT: "What lovely weather!" she exclaimed, in the pouring rain.

Accepted Answer

Verbal Irony

Question 6

Name it: human qualities given to an object, animal, or idea

Accepted Answer

personification

Question 7

Name it: The narrator knows ALL characters feelings and thoughts at all times.

Accepted Answer

Third Person Omniscient

Question 8

The ways an author creates indirect characterization are:

Accepted Answer

Another character's speech, thoughts, feelings, actions about the character, physical appearance, speech, thoughts, feelings, actions

Question 9

In "The Necklace," Mathilde could be described as a(n) _________ .

Accepted Answer

dynamic character

Question 10

Name the literary device: The character or force in conflict with the protagonist.

Accepted Answer

antagonist

Question 11

Theme is ...

Accepted Answer

a universal message about life

Question 12

Name it: "The general was the cat. Rainsford was the mouse."

Accepted Answer

metaphor

Question 13

Name the device: The daring duo danced.

Accepted Answer

alliteration

Question 14

Name it: Your backyard is a garden of Eden.

Accepted Answer

allusion

Question 15

Doodle, in the story, "The Scarlet Ibis," is a(n) _____ .

Accepted Answer

dynamic character

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of an internal conflict?

Accepted Answer

The student debates cheating on the test.

Question 17

Metaphor? : "Loving him is like driving a new Maserati"

Accepted Answer

No

Question 18

Name it: A rat infestation at the Department of Health.

Accepted Answer

situational irony

Question 19

In "The Scarlet Ibis," how is the dying bird a symbol for Doodle?

Accepted Answer

The bird's strength has diminished, and he is alone and weak.

Question 20

The part of the plot when the protagonist makes a decision that changes the path of the story.

Accepted Answer

Climax

Question 21

The star marks which element of plot?

Accepted Answer

rising action: when tension builds

Question 22

The setting is of a story is:

Accepted Answer

time and place

Question 23

Name it: "Della's new haircut made her look like a truant schoolboy."

Accepted Answer

figurative language, simile

Question 24

Glittering white, the blanket of snow covered everything in sight.

Accepted Answer

imagery

Question 25

Which is NOT a type of external conflict?

Accepted Answer

person vs. self

Question 26

Irony is when an event or response occurs that is ___________ what is expected.

Accepted Answer

the opposite of

Question 27

Name it: "They were deep and thoughtful, the eyes of a man who is used to looking at death."

Accepted Answer

imagery

Question 28

Rainsford said aloud, "I will not lose my nerve. I will not."

Accepted Answer

Person vs. Self

Question 29

Name it: The audience knows that a killer is hiding in the closet, but the characters do not.

Accepted Answer

dramatic irony

Question 30

To make lemonade, you need to juice five lemons. Then add sugar and water.

Accepted Answer

Second person point of view

Question 31

Identify the device used: "The wind was a flat blade of ice on his cheeks."

Accepted Answer

metaphor

Question 32

A Theme statement is NOT

Accepted Answer

characters and plot

Short Story Unit Review

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Short Story Unit Review

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