Elements of a Short Story

1. The list of words are Elements of a Short Story except:

• A. Climax

• B. Character

• C. Plot

• D. Setting

2. Tells the reader where and when the story takes place.

• A. Climax

• B. Character

• C. Plot

• D. Setting

3. It is a series of events and character actions that relate to the central conflict.

• A. Climax

• B. Character

• C. Plot

• D. Setting

4. . It is a pattern of events that develop from the interactions between characters.

• A. Climax

• B. Character

• C. Plot

• D. Setting

5. Refers to the person, or an animal, who takes part in the action of a story.

• A. Conflict

• B. Character

• C. Plot

• D. Setting

6. It is any of the problems that a character encounters in a story.

• A. Conflict

• B. Character

• C. Plot

• D. Setting

7. Refers to the struggle between two people or things in a short story.

• A. Conflict

• B. Character

• C. Plot

• D. Setting

8. Refers to the meaning behind events and characters’ actions in a story.

• A. Conflict

• B. Theme

• C. Plot

• D. Setting

9. It is the central idea, message, or purpose in a short story.

• A. Conflict

• B. Theme

• C. Plot

• D. Setting

10. The following are the elements of Plot except:

• A. Exposition

• B. Falling Action

• C. Rising Action

• D. Solution