Short Stories with Questions

Short stories revolve around one main theme or idea.

• True

• False

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Short stories should employ creative language choices to engage the reader's interest.

• True

• False

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What is the purpose of rising action?

• To make the story interesting

• To build the tension before the climax

• To wrap up the story

• To introduce characters

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A climax is...

• The middle

• The turning point in a story

• The point of most intensity

• When a problem happens for a character

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Both novels and short stories contain the following:

• setting and characters

• plot and mood

• a theme

• all of the above

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Falling action...

• Creates more problems for the characters

• Begins to resolve problems in the story

• Ends the story

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What should I avoid in my short story?

• Using heaps of dialogue

• Using figurative language

• Describing the setting

• Describing the characters

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Short stories do not need a clear plot structure.

• True

• False

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How do Finn’s feelings about Gren change throughout the story?

• Finn is intimidated by Gren in the beginning of the story and decides to change who he is to be tough like Gren at the end.

• Finn views Gren as a friend in the beginning of the story, but eventually realizes Gren won’t be friends with him publically.

• Finn questions Gren’s intentions in the beginning of the story but comes to realize how much fun he can have with Gren.

• Finn views Gren as a rival at school in the beginning of the story but eventually views him as a friend.

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Which statement expresses the main theme of the short story?

• Children can be cruel to their classmates without realizing it.

• Friends can help us realize who we really want to be.

• You must be able to face your fears in order to make real friends.

• Changing who you are can help you be more accepted by others.

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