Short Story Review

What is a brief work of fiction that is in the form of prose and describes imaginary events and people? 

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• biography

• short story

• nonfiction

What is a literary element or literal structure found in fictional writing, that helps readers to develop a deeper understanding of the text? 

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• literary device

• prose

• fiction

What is a literary element or literal structure found in fictional writing, that helps readers to develop a deeper understanding of the text? 

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• Characters, setting, plot, conflict, point of view, theme

• Characters, setting, and theme

• Theme, conflict, setting

The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movies, novel, or other fictional text. 

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• Antagonist

• Protagonist

A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something. 

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• Antagonist

• Protagonist

Characters that do not change throughout the course of a narrative; does not go through a transformation or learn an important life lesson. 

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• Dynamic

• Static

Characters that change throughout the course of a narrative; experiences a transformation or learns an important life lesson. 

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• Dynamic

• Static

Characters that display multiple character traits; a complex character; a characters the audience knows a lot about; a relatable character. 

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• Round

• Flat

Characters that are two-dimensional and are relatively uncomplicated; usually a side-kick; often used as comedic relief 

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• Round

• Flat

A plot is composed of the following elements: 

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• • Exposition, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action, and conclusion

  
  

• • Exposition, rising action, climax, and falling action

  
  

• • Exposition, climax, and falling action