Conflict in Short Stories Quiz

What type of conflict arises when the protagonist faces opposition from another character?

• Character vs. Animal Conflict

• Character vs. Society/Nature Conflict

• Character vs. Self Conflict

• Character vs. Character Conflict

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

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In 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the main source of conflict for the titular characters?

• Their social status

• Their love for each other

• Their desire for power

• Their families' feud

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What type of conflict does Jay Gatsby experience in 'The Great Gatsby'?

• Character vs. Self Conflict

• Character vs. Society/Nature Conflict

• Character vs. Character Conflict

• Character vs. Supernatural Conflict

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In 'The Call of the Wild', what type of conflict does Buck face?

• Character vs. Technology Conflict

• Character vs. Self Conflict

• Character vs. Character Conflict

• Character vs. Society/Nature Conflict

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How can the setting of a story amplify conflict?

• By avoiding conflicts altogether

• By adding to the overall tension

• By reducing tension in the story

• By resolving conflicts quickly

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the purpose of using dialogue to create tension in a story?

• To provide a quick resolution

• To confuse the readers

• To deepen the readers' engagement

• To bore the readers

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the importance of controlling the pacing of a story?

• To make the story predictable

• To keep readers engaged

• To make the story longer

• To eliminate conflicts

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What should a well-crafted resolution provide to the readers?

• A satisfying closure

• A confusing ending

• An open-ended conclusion

• A cliffhanger

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What are vital tools for crafting engaging short stories?

• Science fiction and fantasy

• Tension and conflict

• Comedy and romance

• Action and adventure

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

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By incorporating the three types of conflict, what can writers create?

• Boring narratives

• Confusing narratives

• Predictable narratives

• Captivating narratives

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3