Elements of a Short Story Review

The time and place of a story- such as whether it's past, present, or future, and the location- is called the _____________________.

• plot

• omniscient function

• setting

• resolution

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

The resolution of a story is _________________.

• the main idea

• when the conflict is ended

• the series of events

• the imagery

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Where is the resolution usually found in a story?

• toward the beginning, like an introduction

• at the end

• at the middle

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

_{What is this called?}

• Character Chart

• Plot Diagram

• Setting Outline

• Plot Essay

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

This usually occurs at the beginning of a short story.  Here the characters are introduced. We also learn about the setting of the story.  Most importantly, we are introduced to the main conflict. What is this?

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Climax

• Exposition

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s).  A building of interest or suspense occurs and leads to the climax. Complications arise! What is this?

• Falling Action

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Exposition

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is another asset that is included in the setting of a story?

• Plot

• Place

• Mood

• Conflict

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of these choices is not something that will help you identify a setting of a story?

• Funitre

• Scenery

• Weather

• Balloons 

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main character in a story called?

• A) Protagonist

• B) Antagonist

• C) Narrator

• D) Sidekick

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which element of a short story involves the struggle between opposing forces?

• A) Theme

• B) Conflict

• C) Setting

• D) Characterization

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4