Elements of Short Stories Review

At the beginning of the story The Necklace, what is the cause of Madame Loisel's constant unhappiness?

• her marriage

• her desire to be wealthy

• her poor health

• her wish for more friends

Which of the following literary elements is prominent in the ending of the story The Necklace?

• metaphor

• situational irony

• flashback

• verbal irony

Which of the following best states the theme, or underlying message, of "The Necklace"?

• It is dangerous to attach too much importance to wealth.

• It is foolish to try to escape one's fate.

• People should not get too deeply into debt.

• It is foolish to give in to a spouse's demands.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Michelle is having a tough decision deciding which college she wants to attend. This is an example of an...

• external conflict

• internal conflict

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

While planning their mother's 50th birthday party, Danielle and Macy got into an argument about which color balloons to choose. This is an example of an...

• external conflict

• internal conflict

Which statement is true about setting?

• describes when and where the story takes place.

• helps build background and create images in the mind

• helps set the tone or mood of the story

• all of the above

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is conflict?

• Two characters getting along.
• A struggle between two opposing forces.
• The climax in a story.
• Part of the resolution.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What are the two MAIN types of conflict?

• setting and characters
• internal and essential
• internal and external
• external and essential

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?

• A hero in a story that saves many lives.
• A problem that a character has with other characters.
• A struggle between a character and a family member.
• An issue that a character faces within him/her self.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is the definition of an "external" conflict?

• An issue between a character and an outside force.
• A problem within the exposition of a story.
• A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
• A problem caused by the protagonist.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3