21st QUIZ - Elements of a Short Story

Which of the following is NOT an element of a short story?

• Plot

• Setting

• Rhyme

• Character

The plot of a short story refers to:

• The main character's description

• The sequence of events

• The setting of the story

• The theme or message

Which element of a short story involves the time and place where the events happen?

• Theme

• Setting

• Character

• Conflict

Conflict in a short story refers to:

• The background information of the characters

• The struggle between opposing forces

• The solution to a problem

• The location of the events

Which of the following is an example of an external conflict?

• A character debating with themselves

• A character arguing with another character

• A character feeling sad

• A character experiencing fear

When the story is told by a character using 'I' or 'we,' it is written in:

• First person point of view

• Second person point of view

• Third person point of view

• Omniscient point of view

The exposition of a story is:

• The part where the conflict is introduced

• The conclusion of the story

• The background information about the setting and characters

• The highest point of tension

The theme of a short story is usually:

• A general statement about life or society

• A specific event in the story

• The actions of the antagonist

• A description of the setting

Which conflict best illustrates a character's struggle with societal expectations?

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Man

If you were to create a setting that symbolizes hope, which of the following would be most effective?

• A dark, abandoned building

• A sunlit garden in spring

• A stormy ocean

• A crowded city street at night