Short Story Elements Quiz_SBA

Which of the following is NOT considered an element of a short story?

• Plot

• Characterization

• Setting

• Dialogue

What is the longest part of a short story called?

• Introduction

• Climax

• Rising action

• Falling action

What is the purpose of the falling action in a short story?

• To introduce new characters

• To wrap up the plot

• To start a new conflict

• To provide background information

What does an expository happy conclusion involve?

• All loose ends are tied up and the ending is sad

• All loose ends are tied up and the ending is happy

• The story ends abruptly without resolution

• New conflicts are introduced

What is the French meaning of "denouement"?

• Beginning

• Climax

• Unknotting

• Rising action

What is an anti-climax in a story?

• A surprising twist at the end

• A dull or disappointing ending after excitement

• A cliffhanger ending

• A happy ending

What is a cliffhanger ending?

• An ending with a surprise twist

• An ending that leaves some loose ends

• A happy and satisfying conclusion

• An ending with a moral lesson

What is point of view?

• the time and place the story occurs

• the author's purpose

• who is telling the story

• the main events

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What is the main character in a story usually called?

• Antagonist

• Flat character

• Protagonist

• Round character

Which character type is described as having several sides to their personality and being lifelike?

• Flat

• Round

• Antagonist

• Protagonist