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Why are short stories useful for intensive reading?
They are long and detailed
They are always written in simple language
They don’t require deep analysis
They contain rich vocabulary and literary devices
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Which is a good post-reading activity?
Predicting the next story
Ignoring the story after reading
Discussing the author’s biography
Writing an alternative ending
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What is intensive reading
Reading a text quickly for general meaning
Reading carefully to fully understand a text
Memorizing every word
Skimming through a passage
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Which part of a short story introduces the characters and setting?
Exposition
Climax
Resolution
Conflict
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Which element should you focus on during intensive reading?
The plot, characters, setting, and theme
Just the title of the story
The author’s personal life
How many pages the story has
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What is the first step of intensive reading?
Pre-reading: Predicting and preparing
Summarizing the story
Memorizing key phrases
Analyzing the theme
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What is the goal of pre-reading?
To activate background knowledge and prepare for reading
To write a review before reading
To finish the story quickly
To highlight unknown words
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Title, Index, Bibliography, Footnotes are the main elements of a short story
False
True
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Which of the following is a key feature of short stories?
No emotional impact
Focused narrative with a single plotline
Large number of characters
Multiple plotlines
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What is an effective while-reading strategy?
Not asking any questions
Highlighting key sentences and identifying literary devices
Ignoring difficult words
Skipping paragraphs
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To teach a life lesson or moral is usually the main goal of a short story
True
False
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What is a common literary device in short stories?
Computer programming terms
Mathematical equations
Chemical formulas
Metaphors and symbolism
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What should students do while reading?
Change the ending of the story immediately
Ask themselves questions about the plot
Only focus on grammar
What should students do while reading?
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Why is post-reading important?
It only focuses on memorization
It is unnecessary
It helps students forget the story
It allows students to analyze, reflect, and discuss
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Why do short stories often have an unexpected ending?
To confuse the reader
Because the author runs out of ideas
To make the story longer
To surprise the reader and make the story more engaging
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Which question is best for pre-reading?
What are the main conflicts in the story?
How does the author develop characters?
What does the title suggest about the story?
What happens in the climax?
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What is the climax of a story?
The conclusion
The beginning of the story
The turning point or most intense moment
A minot event
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Short story is a biography
True
False
