Understanding Short Stories: Dr. Sarah Elsheikh -1-

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What is the main aim of a short story?

To offer a snapshot of life (correct)

To present a complex plot

To create multiple impressions

To focus on character development

What does the term 'setting' refer to in a story?

The emotions of the characters

The historical period in which the story takes place (correct)

The amount of action in the story

The number of characters in the story

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a short story?

Tries to leave behind a single impression or effect

Can usually be read in one setting

Has a highly complex plot (correct)

Is concise with relevant information

What is the role of 'social conditions' in the setting of a story?

To showcase local color and daily life of characters Signup and view all the answers

What type of description does a short story typically combine?

Matter-of-fact with poetic Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT usually centered around in a short story?

One event with multiple characters Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest point of conflict and the turning point of the story?

Climax Signup and view all the answers

What technique creates a feeling of tension as the plot unfolds by raising questions in the reader's mind?

Suspense Signup and view all the answers

Which type of conflict involves the leading character struggling against ideas, practices, or customs?

Man vs. Society (social) Signup and view all the answers

At which part of the plot are the events and complications beginning to resolve themselves?

Falling action Signup and view all the answers

What is revealed in the Exposition/ Orientation of the story?

The characters and the setting Signup and view all the answers

What is a hint or clue about an event that will happen later in the story called?

Foreshadowing Signup and view all the answers

Understanding Short Stories: Dr. Sarah Elsheikh -1-

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What is the main aim of a short story?

What does the term 'setting' refer to in a story?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a short story?

What is the role of 'social conditions' in the setting of a story?

What type of description does a short story typically combine?

Which aspect is NOT usually centered around in a short story?

What is the highest point of conflict and the turning point of the story?

What technique creates a feeling of tension as the plot unfolds by raising questions in the reader's mind?

Which type of conflict involves the leading character struggling against ideas, practices, or customs?

At which part of the plot are the events and complications beginning to resolve themselves?

What is revealed in the Exposition/ Orientation of the story?

What is a hint or clue about an event that will happen later in the story called?

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