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The plot is:
the events that make up a story
The title of the story
the ending of the story
where and when a story takes place
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Characterization includes direct and indirect characterization.
False
True
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The sequence of events in a story are called--
the story
plot
characterization
none of the above
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What are the main types of conflict in a story?
Character vs. nature, society, character, disorder/disease
Character vs. himself, character, city, and disorder/disease
Character vs. himself,nature, character, and city
Character vs. character, himself, nature, and society
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Internal Conflict is .....
A struggle between a character and an outside force.
Similar struggles between two different characters in a book
A struggle that takes place within a character's own mind.
A struggle.
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indirect characterization
giving human qualities to something
where the story tells us about the character directly
where the story tells us about the character indirectly
3rd period English
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Define "internal conflict."
conflict between a character and a larger, dominant group
conflict between a character and nature
conflict within a character: struggle with opposing thoughts
conflict between a character & outside forces
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Give an example of indirect characterization
The woman was organized persistent and and ready
The man's beard was scruffy and his beard was baggy.
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DIRECT characterization is...
author SHOWS the character through a variety of ways
the author shares a message about life
the author describes the setting
the author TELLS you the personality of the character
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Who is the protagonist of The Sniper?
Republican Sniper
Confederate Sniper
Representative Sniper
Free State Sniper
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What is plot?
the base
who is telling the story
a type of book
a sequence of events that includes characters and conflict
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Who causes conflict in a story?
antagonist
dynamic character
flat character
protagonist
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who was the dead sniper?
the sniper's cousin
the sniper's brother
the sniper's best friend
an acquaintance of the sniper
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Dynamic character ?
A regular character
Person who does nothing
The subject of a talk
A literary character who changes in personality or attitude
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The resolution is after falling action.
True
False
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What is indirect characterization?
Audience understands character by hearing from a friend
Audience understands character because narrator explains him
Audience understands character through his actions, dialogue
Audience studies character before going to movie or play
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A static character
a character who never gets romantically involved in a story
characters in old movies and plays who play with electricity
a character who stays the same throughout a story
an unusually exciting character that "lights up the room"
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What are the main elements to a short story?
Characters, Conflict, Plot, Setting
Conflict, Plot, Setting, Characters
Plot, Conflict, Setting, Characters
Setting, Plot, Conflict, Characters
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What is the resolution
words
Turning point
Imagination
The end of the story
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What type of conflict exists in "The Sniper?"
internal
internal and external
external
conflict does not exist in the story
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Define short story
A poem or other short text
a story with a fully developed theme but significantly shorter than a novel
A story but short
A text message
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A stock character is....
Character(s) who the main character confides in.
A character who represents a stereotype.
A character that does not undergo much change.
The Villain(s) of a story.
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What is the theme of "The Sniper?"
war stinks
war does not discriminate
war is life
war does discriminate
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A struggle within a character
internal conflict
external conflict
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Which words contribute to the tone in The Sniper?
June, fanatic, paused for a moment, and took another whiff
The, On, He, and his
Twilight, enveloped in darkness, cold gleam, and used to looking at death
Night, dark, cold, deep, and hungrily.
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What is a flat character?
A character we don't know a lot about
A character we know a lot about
A minor character
A character who doesn't change
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The rising action is ?
The start of all the suspense and conflict ?
The highest, most exciting part of the story
The ending
The events that tie up loose ends before the ending
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What is exposition:
Doesn't exist in stories
The beginning of the story where characters and setting are introduced
Only introduces the characters of a story
Is at the end of a story
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The falling action is ?
The ending
The highest , most exciting part of the story
the event that tie up loose ends before the ending
The start of all the suspense .
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Tone
the speakers attitude toward his subject
the readers attitude toward his subject
the baconator from wendy's
the characters mindset toward another character
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What is the mood of The Sniper
Happy and sunshines
Dark and depressing
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How does the Republican sniper change mentally?
He has a mental breakdown
he doesn't change-still a fanatic
lust in battle dies/revolted by death
He decides to join the Freestaters
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A Flat Character
a character type, like "the nerd"
changes, comes to a major realization
one-dimensional, has only a few, easily defined traits
experiences multiple emotions, capable of choosing right or wrong
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Who is NOT a stock character ?
the wise old man
the mad scientist
the damsel in distress
the four-headed lady
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What is mood?
What you feel every Monday
Attitude writer takes in a story
Setting
Feeling evoked by story's setting
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The climax is ?
The ending
the events that tie up loose ends before the ending
the start of all the suspense
the highest, most exciting part of the story
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Where is the short story "The Sniper" set?
Cairo
Belfast
London
Dublin
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Which of the following is an example of Indirect Characterization.
He was tall and skinny, like a tree.”
“His face was the face of a student, thin and ascetic,..."
Ivan always returned the shopping cart to the proper spot and cleaned it.
The old man was thin and gaunt with deep wrinkles in the back of his neck.
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What is the resolution?
The elements of a story
Colver Roads
The end of the story where conflict is resolved
the beginning of the story
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What is the atmosphere a story creates?
Theme
Tone
Mood
Style
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The ending of the story is an example of:
Dramatic irony
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Creased clothes irony
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What is the theme of the short story "Sniper"
War has no upside
Brothers should always be on the same side
War is honourable
Guns are necessary
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What are the key elements of a short story (listing)
place, time, sentence structure, theme
conflict, exposition, style, theme
setting, character, characterization, plot, conflict, theme, style
authors purpose, location, figurative language
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Who is the dynamic character?
The Sniper's brother
The Republican Sniper
The informant
The driver of the tank.
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Mood refers to....
The Author
You
Me
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Direct characterization
Ms Turner
where the story tells you about the characters directly
where the story tells about a character indirectly
the hero
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From "The Sniper," [War is tragic, divides families and solves nothing] is an example of
Motif
Moral
Theme
Tone
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The Sniper is a _______ and __________ character.
static and dynamic
flat and static
round and dynamic
round and flat
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The resolution is:
At the beginning of a story
the theme of a story
the most intense moment in the story
When the main problem is resolved in a story
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What is exposition:
Is at the end of a story
Doesn't exist in stories
Only introduces the characters of a story
The beginning of the story where characters and setting are introduced
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EXTERNAL CONFLICT
a struggle between a character and an outside force
a struggle between a character and himself/herself
A struggle that is made up
A struggle between you and the character
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What was the climax of The Sniper?
The Sniper successfully killing his enemy
The old lady getting shot
The Sniper getting wounded by his opponent
Discovering the victim's identity
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The people, animals, or beings in a story
Plot
Characters
Michael's imaginary friends
Conflict
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An example of indirect characterization.
"I feel like a superhero when I play soccer," Megan told her mom.
Megan loved playing soccer.
Megan's soccer team won.
Megan played soccer for three years.
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The two types of conflict are
internal and external
inferior and external
internal and extra
expository and informal
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The antagonist of the story The Sniper is...
the Free Stater sniper
the old lady informant
the Republican sniper
the gunman informant
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What is stated theme?
Dumb theme
Random theme
Not stated
Stated and obvious
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What is a protagonist?
The leading character in the story
The person who does not change in a story
The person who opposes the main charcter
The person who undergoes many changes in a story
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A struggle within a character’s mind
climax
external conflict
internal conflict
rising action
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An implied theme
suggested by the author
recurs in different time periods
is expressed directly
recurs in different cultures
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What is NOT one of the four types of conflict in a passage?
Man vs. society
Man vs. nature
Man vs. dog
Man vs. self
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What is an Antagonist?
The central message, concern, or purpose of a literary work
A person who delivers a commentary in a movie, book, etc.
A hint or clue of something that is going to occur later
A character or a force in conflict with the main character
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What is rising action?
The events leading up to the climax
the order in which the story is separated
Wayne in a cowboy hat
The events after the Climax
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Simba is an example of a(n) __________
Autobiography
Biography
Antagonist
Protagonist
