Short Story Unit Test 1 Review

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What genre do Stephen King stories and Goosebumps novels belong to?

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Horror

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What is Mathilde Loisel's primary dissatisfaction in 'The Necklace'?

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She desires wealth and social status.

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In 'The Rule of Names', why is it advised not to speak someone's true name?

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It gives you control over them.

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At what point does the plot of 'Charles' reach its climax?

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The climax.

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What type of irony is primarily used in 'Charles'?

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Situational irony.

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Define 'Horror' as a literary genre.

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A genre intended to frighten, scare, or disgust the reader.

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What is the significance of social status in 'The Necklace'?

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It drives Mathilde's dissatisfaction and desire for a better life.

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Explain the concept of 'situational irony'.

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A situation where the outcome is incongruous with what was expected.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The point of highest tension and drama in a narrative.

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How does control relate to names in 'The Rule of Names'?

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Speaking a true name can grant power over the individual.