Short Stories Review

The turning point often referred to as the most intense moment in a story is called the--

• plot

• rising action

• climax

• theme

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A comparison of two dissimilar objects/things using "like" or "as" is a(n)

• simile

• allusion

• metaphor

• hyperbole

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What is the main idea/lesson of a story called?

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In "The Necklace," Madame Loisel's happiness is dependent on valuable possessions/luxuries; the dangers of greed and materialism led to an unhappy life of misery. What is this an example of?

• Allusion

• Figurative Language

• Bad Luck

• Theme

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In "The Necklace" the climax occurs when--

• Madame Loisel chooses the necklace from her rich friend's jewelry box.

• Madame Loisel realizes she lost the necklace after returning home from the party.

• Loisel confronts her wealthy friend in the street regarding the diamond necklace.

• It takes 10 years for Loisel and her husband to pay for the replacement necklace.

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Which of the following is symbolic in the story, "The Necklace?"

• blue suede shoes

• invitation to a party

• diamond necklace

• a scarlet ibis

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In "Thank You, Ma'm" the climax occurs when--

• Roger sees the exit door and contemplates running out of Mrs. Jones's house.

• Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones's pocketbook.

• Mrs. Jones gives Roger $20 to buy blue suede shoes.

• Mrs. Jones gives Roger food and shelter.

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CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

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In "Thank You, Ma'am" Mrs. Luella Jones gives Roger $10.

• True

• False

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The scarlet ibis symbolizes Doodle, given that both the child and the bird are--

• able to move very quickly.

• trying to learn how to walk.

• unique, beautiful, and fragile.

• very fond of being outside.

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Which of the following is symbolic in "The Scarlet Ibis?"

• the scarlet ibis

• Doodle

• Doodle's casket

• All of the answers are correct

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