ELA Short Story Test

Question 1

the end of the plot is known as the

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resolution

Question 2

Violently destroyed or ruined

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Ravaged

Question 3

Term that describes a struggle within a character

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internal conflict

Question 4

Someone who runs red lights may be described as....

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reckless

Question 5

Thinking seriously about something that has already happened

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Reflecting

Question 6

the term that the author uses to 'tell' the reader about the character

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direct characterization

Question 7

A cruel or unjust ruler

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Tyrant

Question 8

'He stinks' is an example of what type of characterization

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direct characterization

Question 9

Skinny to a point where it is unhealthy

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emaciated

Question 10

Term that describes the events of a story

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Plot

Question 11

An open porch usually with a roof

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Veranda

Question 12

to know something beforehand

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forsee

Question 13

Term that describes the turning point within the story

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Climax

Question 14

when one stretches their neck for a better view

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craned

Question 15

Tormented

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Plagued

Question 16

A threat or annoying/troubling person

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Menance

Question 17

Term that describes the problem within a story

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Conflict

Question 18

Term that describes a problem or struggle between two outside forces

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external conflict

Question 19

To describe something long and drawn out

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Prolonged

Question 20

the term that describes when the author 'shows' the reader things about the character

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indirect characterization

Question 21

'Jorge is too smart 2 fall for such a dumb trick' Suzy said. Is example of wht characterization

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indirect

Questions 21