Elements of Short Story Quiz
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What is a short story?

  • A work of fiction that is too long to be read in one sitting
  • A work of fiction that is too short to develop a plot and characters
  • A work of non-fiction that is short enough to be read in one sitting
  • A work of fiction that is short enough to be read in one sitting but long enough to develop a plot and characters (correct)

What does setting refer to in a story?

  • The series of past events in the story
  • The act of narrating or telling a story
  • The people involved in the story
  • The time and place the story happened (correct)

What is the role of the antagonist in a story?

  • Opposes the protagonist in the story
  • Goes through many difficulties but eventually ends up happy, successful, or victorious at the end of the story
  • Causes the problem or conflict in the story (correct)
  • Main character in the story

What is the plot of a story?

<p>The organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the main character in a story, also known as the hero/heroine?

<p>Protagonist (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ - the act of narrating or telling a story can be done in writing or in speaking form (oral storytelling) sometimes called point of view

<p>Narrative</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ - refers to the time and place the story happened it creates the mood or atmosphere of the story helps the reader imagine the story more vividly

<p>Setting</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ - refer to people involved in the story the ones who experienced the events in the story

<p>Characters</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ main character in the story the story revolves around him/her also called hero/heroine in the story usually goes through many difficulties but eventually ends up happy, successful, or victorious at the end of the story

<p>Protagonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ opposes the protagonist in the story he/she causes the problem or conflict in the story also known as the villain, possesses bad character or attitude in most stories, the hero defeats the villain in the end

<p>Antagonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the act of narrating or telling a story, which can be done in writing or in speaking form (oral storytelling)?

<p>Narrative (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a short story, what does the term 'setting' refer to?

<p>Time and place the story happened (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the antagonist in a story?

<p>The one who opposes the protagonist and causes conflict (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the protagonist in a story?

<p>To be the main character around whom the story revolves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for people involved in the story, the ones who experienced the events in the story?

<p>Characters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to the act of narrating or telling a story, whether in writing or speaking form?

<p>Narrative (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which character in a story usually goes through many difficulties but eventually ends up happy, successful, or victorious at the end of the story?

<p>Protagonist (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story?

<p>Plot (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the character in a story that opposes the protagonist and causes the problem or conflict?

<p>Antagonist (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does setting refer to in a story?

<p>The time and place the story happened (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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