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Which of the following best describes a short story?

A collection of linked incidents with no specific mood
A piece of fiction shorter than 1000 words
A lengthy novel with a fully developed theme
A piece of prose fiction that can be read in one sitting (correct)

What is the average length of a short story?

1000 to 1500 words (correct)
100 to 300 words
200 to 500 words
5000 to 10000 words

What is a short short story or flash fiction?

A collection of linked incidents with no specific mood
A piece of fiction shorter than 1000 words (correct)
A novel with a fully developed theme
A piece of prose fiction that can be read in one sitting

What aspects of a short story setting contribute to the story?

Place, time, weather condition, social condition, and mood (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the length of a short story compare to a novel?

Short stories are much shorter than novels (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the five elements of a short story?

Resolution (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of setting in a short story?

To create the atmosphere of the story (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many types of characters are there in a short story?

6 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of character is often opposed, exploited, or victimized in a short story?

Protagonist (B) Signup and view all the answers

How are characters introduced in a short story?

Through the presentation of their motives (C) Signup and view all the answers

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