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Short Story Elements

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Mixed Literature : Short Story Elements
"Quick! What are the four basic elements of the short story? If you forgot, then maybe it's time for a review, and if you knew them, then keep going."


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'?
    conflict
    falling action
    theme
    plot


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?
    exposition
    theme
    conflict
    characterization


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


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