Short Stories Final

Which of the following does not describe a type of character in a short story?

• round

• linear

• dynamic

• static

Which of the following elements does not make up the plot?

• character

• exposition

• climax

• resolution

Which of the following does not describe a type of point of view?

• third-person limited

• first-person

• first-person objective

• third-person

Which of the following best describes the term subjective?

• a perspective that relies on opinion

• an issue with only one correct answer or perspective

• a perspective that does not encourage debate

• an issue that can only be discussed by experts

Which of the following is NOT a sign of active reading?

• the ability to remember the title of the work

• the ability to make predictions as you read

• the ability to ask informed questions about the work

• the ability to put the text into your own words

Which statement best defines the theme of a work of literature?

• a lesson conveyed by the author

• the overall idea that represents the story

• an explicit statement that is found at the end of a work of literature

• the way the characters are presented and portrayed

In which part of the plot will readers learn the setting, meet the characters, and learn important background information?

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• resolution

What is a theme of a story?

• a central idea

• an argument about the text

• the development of characters

• the trajectory of the plot

What is the literary term for a character in a work of fiction who reflects or illuminates the qualities of the protagonist?

• antagonist

• anti-hero

• foil

• supporting hero

_____ is language that appeals to the senses: sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste.

• insight

• irony

• imagery

• invention