What Is a Short Story

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English
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10th Grade
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A plane crashed on an island in the middle of the ocean. Chuck had to survive ... all on his own!
man vs. self
man vs. technology
man vs. nature
man vs. society
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The time and place of a story is known as . . .
Climax
Rising Action
Plot Development
Setting
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The end of the story where the conflict is resolved is known as . . .
Conflict
Falling Action
Setting
Resolution
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of a short story?
To entertain the reader
To provide a detailed history
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which element is essential in a short story?
A complex plot
Multiple subplots
A single main conflict
Numerous characters
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
What is the typical length of a short story?
1-5 pages
5-30 pages
30-100 pages
100-200 pages
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
Which of the following best describes a short story?
A brief narrative with a clear focus
A lengthy novel with multiple themes
A collection of essays
A detailed biography
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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