Short Story Study Guide Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The waves crashed against the shore.

• The room might as well be a quiet fortress.

Which of the following is the best example of a metaphor?

• The flowers danced in the breeze.

• His heart is made of stone.

• The moonlight illuminated the night sky.

• The raindrops fell like tears from heaven.

Which of the following is an example of imagery?

• The clock struck midnight.

• The smell of freshly baked cookies filled the air.

• The storm raged on outside.

• The book was filled with suspense.

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• I've told you a million times.

• The stars twinkled in the night sky.

• The river flowed gently downstream.

• The fire crackled and popped.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The tree branches swayed in the wind.

• The car zoomed down the highway.

• The raindrops fell softly on the roof.

• The sun set behind the mountains.

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• She was kind and generous.

• He had a mischievous twinkle in his eye.

• The old house creaked with every step.

• The city skyline sparkled with lights.

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• He was always the first to arrive and the last to leave.

• The storm clouds gathered ominously in the sky.

• The children laughed and played in the park.

• The smell of freshly cut grass filled the air.

Who is the protagonist in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?

• Fortunato

• Montresor

• Luchesi

• The narrator

Who is the antagonist in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?

• Fortunato

• Montresor

• Luchesi

• The narrator

An example of dramatic irony is?

• The audience knows the main character shouldn't open the door, but character is unaware of this information.

• The audience feels compliant with the circumstances, while the characters feel different.

• The audience feels sympathy for the characters.

• The characters knows a secret, but the audience has no idea.