Quiz on the Elements of a Short Story

What is a short story?

• A long work of fiction

• A short work of fiction

• A type of poetry

• A non-fiction article

What is the main difference between prose and poetry?

• Prose does not depend on verses, meters, or rhymes

• Prose is always fictional

• Prose is longer than poetry

• Prose uses verses and rhymes

What do we call a long short story?

• A novel

• A fable

• A novella

• A poem

Which of the following is NOT one of the five key elements of a short story?

• Character

• Setting

• Dialogue

• Theme

Who is one of the authors known for their short stories?

• O. Henry

• J.K. Rowling

• William Shakespeare

• George Orwell

What does the setting of a short story refer to?

• The moral of the story

• The central conflict

• The time and place of the story

• The main character's actions

What is a plot?

• The main character's feelings

• A series of events related to the conflict

• The theme of the story

• The setting of the story

What is conflict in a short story?

• The main character's goal

• A struggle between opposing forces

• The resolution of the story

• The background information

What does the theme of a short story represent?

• The setting details

• The characters involved

• The plot twists

• The central idea or belief

Which author wrote 'To Build a Fire'?

• Mark Twain

• Stephen Crane

• Jack London

• Edgar Allan Poe