Short Story Exam Review

Theme is understood by the reader

• while gathering specific sensory details. 
• after reading the story and determining the author's message. 
• through learning specific vocabulary words in the text. 
• by looking it up on Spark Notes. 

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In "The Cask of Amontillado," Montresor tells Fortunado that he will not die of a cough. Later, Montresor kills Fortunado. This is an example of

• internal conflict.
• suspense.
• foreshadow. 
• symbolism. 

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Why do writers use symbolism in their stories? 

• To help the reader dig deeper into the text and make connections. 
• Because they didn't have anything better to write about. 
• To compare and contrast two opposing viewpoints. 
• Because details and descriptions are important to the setting. 

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What best describes direct characterization?

• Direct characterization is when the author directly tells the reader about a character.
• Direct characterization is when the author shows a character's personality through their relationships with others.
• Direct characterization involves the reader inferring a character's traits from their dialogue.
• Direct characterization is when a character's traits are revealed through their actions.

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The difference between tone and mood in a story is...

• Tone is the author's attitude; mood is the reader's emotional experience.
• Tone is the genre; mood is the character's perspective.
• Tone is the emotional response; mood is the author's style.
• Tone refers to the setting; mood refers to the plot.

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Define theme in a short story

• The theme is the setting of a short story.
• The theme is the main character's name.
• The theme is the central idea or message in a short story.
• The theme is the sequence of events in the story.

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Find the metaphor among the similes below.

• Time is like your friend.

• Time is a thief.

• Time is as fleeting as the moon.

• Time goes by quickly.

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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

• Denotation refers to a word's emotional impact; connotation is its literal meaning.
• Denotation is the explicit meaning of a word; connotation is the implied or associated meaning.
• Connotation is the dictionary definition; denotation is the cultural significance.
• Denotation is the synonym of a word; connotation is its antonym.

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Is the way a writer reveals the personality of the character.

• First Person
• Theme
• Conflict
• Characterization

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What could be an example of a theme?

• Friendship

• Being prepared often leads to success.

• How to bake chocolate chip cookies

• Helping others

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