Short Story Elements

Which type of conflict is internal?

• Man vs. Man
• Man vs. Nature
• Man vs. Society
• Man vs. Self

Which part of the plot reveals information about the characters and the setting?

• Introduction/exposition
• Rising action
• Falling action
• Conclusion/denouement

Which element is defined as "the underlying meaning behind a story"?

• theme
• plot
• characters
• symbolism

The struggle between opposing forces is the what?

• conflict
• setting
• climax
• theme

The character who the story revolves around is the what?

• protagonist
• antagonist
• flat character
• dynamic character

What is the perspective from which a story is told?

• setting
• point of view
• plot
• character's view

Which point of view uses pronouns such as "I" and "me"?

• Second person
• Third person limited
• Third person omniscient
• First person

The point of highest tension in a story is the what?

• rising action
• denouement
• climax
• theme

The character who opposes the protagonist's actions is the what?

• bad guy
• antagonist
• flat character
• Cruella de Vil

Which part of setting tells the reader how they should feel about about the story?

• weather
• time
• social conditions
• mood