ELA 9 Short Story Terms

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a short story?

• To provide a detailed historical account
• To entertain and evoke emotions
• To present scientific facts
• To offer a comprehensive biography

What is the main function of the exposition in a short story?

• To resolve the conflict
• To introduce characters and setting
• To present the climax
• To conclude the story

Which type of conflict involves a character struggling against the norms of one's community?

• Person vs self
• Person vs person
• Person vs society
• Person vs nature

What is the difference between a flat and a round character?

• Flat characters are complex, round characters are simple
• Flat characters are unchanging, round characters are dynamic
• Flat characters are uncomplex, round characters are complex
• Flat characters are dynamic, round characters are static

Which point of view involves the narrator knowing the thoughts and feelings of all characters?

• 1st Person
• 2nd Person
• 3rd Person limited
• 3rd Person omniscient

What is the role of foreshadowing in a story?

• To introduce characters
• To hint at future events
• To resolve the conflict
• To describe the setting

Which literary device involves a discrepancy between what is expected and what actually happens?

• Symbolism
• Irony
• Metaphor
• Alliteration

What is the primary purpose of dialogue in a story?

• To describe the setting
• To reveal character traits and advance the plot
• To provide background information
• To introduce the theme

Which type of irony occurs when the audience knows something the characters do not?

• Verbal irony
• Dramatic irony
• Situational irony
• Cosmic irony

What is a motif in literature?

• A recurring element that reinforces themes
• The main character in a story
• A detailed description of the setting
• The resolution of the conflict