Short Stories Vocabulary

Select the best definition of a Short Story?

• A poem that is written in verse, lines and stanzas.

• All of the above.

• A work of prose fiction that is focused on human experience as it is revealed in a series of interrelated events.

• None of the above.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the best definition of Foreshadowing?

• To go beyond the literal meaning of a text and to think about what is not directly said, but implied.

• A literary device where the opposite of what is expected to happen actually happens.

• The author’s use of clues to hint at what might happen later in the story.

• This occurs when the reader knows more about the character and/or plot of the story than the characters themselves.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the best definition of Inferring?

• The author’s use of clues to hint at what might happen later in the story.

• This occurs when the reader knows more about the character and/or plot of the story than the characters themselves.

• A literary device where the opposite of what is expected to happen actually happens.

• To go beyond the literal meaning of a text and to think about what is not directly said, but implied.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the best definition of Dramatic Irony?

• To go beyond the literal meaning of a text and to think about what is not directly said, but implied.

• The author’s use of clues to hint at what might happen later in the story.

• This occurs when the reader knows more about the character and/or plot of the story than the characters themselves.

• A literary device where the opposite of what is expected to happen actually happens.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Which word is defined as "The part of a story when the conflict is resolved; it is often the most exciting part of the story."

• Setting

• Protagonist

• Climax

• Rising Action

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which word is defined as "The lesson or message about life a story teaches."

• Setting

• Exposition

• Climax

• Theme

• Rising Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which word is defined as "The main character of a story."

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Choose all the answers from the list that are Characteristics of a Short Story.

• The reader must infer often.

• It's always based on true events.

• The ending leaves the reader with questions and wanting more information.

• The title is important and is often connected to the theme.

• All of the Above

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Choose the best definition of Inferring.

• A literary device where the opposite of what is expected to happen actually happens.

• To go beyond the literal meaning of a text and to think about what is not directly said, but implied.

• The critical parts of a story that include characters, setting, plot, theme and more

• When something unexpected happens for humorous or other effect.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does "Narrative in Structure" mean?

• Writing that entertains.

• Writing that tells a story.

• A story that is always true.

• Writing explains or gives information.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10