Short Story Elements

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. When the author gives some background or needed details to the story this is known as what term? point of view exposition foreshadowing characterization

2. What element is known as the 'series of related events'? plot theme conflict falling action

3. Only people can be characters in a story. True False

4. The second person point of view is the same as the omniscient point of view. True False

5. If I told you this short story takes place in a jungle on a mysterious island sometime in the 1930s/1940s involving an eccentric hunter, I would be using what term? Answer: (seven letters, think of time and place)

6. Which is the correct term for this definition - "turning point of the story"? climax resolution rising action falling action

7. In Maupassant's short story, "The Necklace", the main character learns that honesty is indeed the best policy. The main idea or the possible opinion of the author is known as what term? point of view conflict setting theme

8. The problem of the plot is also known as which short story element? theme exposition characterization conflict

9. What is the purpose of the short story's title? to indicate main idea to create curiosity to inform readers of story content all of the choices

10. What is another word for any hints of future plot occurences? exposition foreshadowing setting falling action