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What Is a Short Story
Quiz
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English
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10th Grade
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Hard
+7
Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The structure or organization of events that make up a story is known as . . .
Resolution
Antagonist
Flashback
Plot Development
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of a short story?
To entertain and convey a theme or message
To provide a detailed history of a subject
To explain scientific concepts
To describe a long journey
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a common characteristic of a short story?
Multiple subplots
A single, focused narrative
Extensive character development
Complex world-building
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In a short story, the protagonist is usually:
A background character
The main character
The antagonist
A minor character
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the typical length of a short story?
1,000 to 20,000 words
50,000 to 100,000 words
100,000 to 200,000 words
200,000 to 300,000 words
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which element is often emphasized in a short story?
Character development
World-building
Plot twists
Detailed setting descriptions
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a common theme in short stories?
The complexity of human emotions
The history of a nation
The evolution of technology
The geography of a region
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
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