Short Stories & Symbolism Test

What do short stories define according to the notes?

• American history

• American ideology

• American politics

• American economy

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is one characteristic of American short stories mentioned in the notes?

• They are lengthy and detailed

• They focus on historical events

• They are entertaining and concise

• They are primarily non-fiction

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the purpose of short stories as described in the notes?

• To educate about history

• To entertain and engage

• To promote political views

• To provide scientific knowledge

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following best describes a narrative?

• A list of facts

• A sequence of arguments

• A story

• A collection of data

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is the primary focus of a narrative?

• Argument and research

• Sequence of events in a story

• Detailed character analysis

• Historical accuracy

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

What should a writer consider keeping secret to enhance suspense?

• The main character's name

• The story's resolution

• The author's background

• The book's genre

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is a genre?

• A type of food

• A style or category of art, music, or literature

• A type of clothing

• A type of building

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What aspect of language should you think about before reading?

• The author's style

• The number of pages

• The publication date

• The cover design

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

Why is it important to fill in a fiction organizer?

• To memorize the story

• To organize thoughts and details

• To change the plot

• To add new themes

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does a heart typically symbolize?

• fear

• time

• love

• thunder

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7