Understanding the Structure of a Short Story

Understanding the Structure of a Short Story

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Emma Peterson

Arts, Education, Literature

4th - 8th Grade

Hard

The video explores the concept of storytelling, tracing its origins from oral traditions to written contos. It defines a conto as a short narrative with a single conflict, often fictional, and outlines its structure: introduction, development, climax, and conclusion. The video uses 'The Three Little Pigs' to illustrate these elements and encourages viewers to create their own contos.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the expression 'quem conta um conto aumenta um ponto' imply about storytelling?

Stories remain unchanged over time.

Stories evolve as they are retold.

Stories are always factual.

Stories are only written, not spoken.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a short story?

It is a lengthy narrative.

It has few characters.

It presents a single conflict.

It is a work of fiction.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of short story is known for magical elements and moral lessons?

Suspense

Romantic

Fairy tale

Science fiction

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the introduction in a short story?

To resolve the conflict

To present the characters and setting

To conclude the story

To describe the climax

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the structure of a short story, what follows the development?

Conclusion

Climax

Title

Introduction

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In 'The Three Little Pigs', what is the main conflict?

The pigs living peacefully

The pigs building their houses

The pigs finding food

The wolf trying to eat the pigs

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the climax in 'The Three Little Pigs' story?

The pigs celebrating their victory

The pigs building their houses

The wolf blowing down the houses

The wolf trying to enter through the chimney

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the pigs resolve the conflict with the wolf?

By using a pot of boiling water

By building a stronger house

By hiding in the forest

By running away

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final part of a short story's structure?

Climax

Conclusion

Development

Introduction

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is encouraged at the end of the video?

To memorize the story structure

To write and share your own story

To read more stories

To watch more videos

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