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WorksheetsShort Stories Quiz Review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
The exposition is...
The first part of a story in which the characters and the setting are introduced.
The moment the main conflict in the story begins. Something disturbs or interrupts the main character’s life or actions.
All the events that occur leading to the climax. It makes up the “meat” of the story and builds suspense and tension.
The turning point in the story. Typically, it is the point where the tension is the highest and the protagonist faces the conflict.
The climax is...
The first part of a story in which the characters and the setting are introduced.
The moment the main conflict in the story begins. Something disturbs or interrupts the main character’s life or actions.
All the events that occur leading to the climax. It makes up the “meat” of the story and builds suspense and tension.
The turning point in the story. Typically, it is the point where the tension is the highest and the protagonist faces the conflict.
The rising action is...
The first part of a story in which the characters and the setting are introduced.
The moment the main conflict in the story begins. Something disturbs or interrupts the main character’s life or actions.
All the events that occur leading to the climax. It makes up the “meat” of the story and builds suspense and tension.
The turning point in the story. Typically, it is the point where the tension is the highest and the protagonist faces the conflict.
The inciting incident is...
The first part of a story in which the characters and the setting are introduced.
The moment the main conflict in the story begins. Something disturbs or interrupts the main character’s life or actions.
All the events that occur leading to the climax. It makes up the “meat” of the story and builds suspense and tension.
The turning point in the story. Typically, it is the point where the tension is the highest and the protagonist faces the conflict.
The resolution is...
Occurs right after the protagonist faces the main conflict in the climax. The conflict is resolved or unraveled here.
The moment the main conflict in the story begins. Something disturbs or interrupts the main character’s life or actions.
All the events that occur leading to the climax. It makes up the “meat” of the story and builds suspense and tension.
The conclusion of the story. All loose ends are wrapped up (for now) and the characters return to normal life.
The falling action...
Occurs right after the protagonist faces the main conflict in the climax. The conflict is resolved or unraveled here.
The moment the main conflict in the story begins. Something disturbs or interrupts the main character’s life or actions.
All the events that occur leading to the climax. It makes up the “meat” of the story and builds suspense and tension.
The conclusion of the story. All loose ends are wrapped up (for now) and the characters return to normal life.
Conflict is...
The meaning of a story. It is the central idea or statement that an author is making about a topic.
The time periods, geographic locations, cultural contexts, immediate surroundings, weather, times of day, or times of year used in the story.
The central problem in the story. It is the catalyst that propels the story forward.
When animals, inanimate objects, or places are metaphorically given the qualities of human beings
A conflict the main character faces outside themselves.
Internal Conflict
External Conflict
A conflict the main character faces inside themselves.
Internal Conflict
External Conflict
Which of the following is NOT an example of internal conflict?
decision making
self-image
society / government
beliefs (religious, cultural, etc.)
What type of external conflict is the?
The main character struggles against another person or other people. Usually this is the protagonist against the antagonist.
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Technology
What type of external conflict is the?
The main character struggles against technology, robots, or machines.
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Technology
What type of external conflict is the?
The main character struggles against weather, animals, the environment, disease, etc.
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Technology
What type of external conflict is the?
The main character struggles against government, laws, ideas, and practices of others.
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Technology
The correct way to identify theme is to...
1. Identify the theme topics.
2. Determine the author's message.
3. Create a universal theme statement.
True
False
Theme topics are...
What the author is trying to say about a topic or big idea.
One word concepts that capture the big ideas of a story.
A universal statement that avoids cliches and could be applied to many texts/people.
A theme statement is...
What the author is trying to say about a topic or big idea.
One word concepts that capture the big ideas of a story.
A universal statement that avoids cliches and could be applied to many texts/people.
The author's message is...
What the author is trying to say about a topic or big idea.
One word concepts that capture the big ideas of a story.
A universal statement that avoids cliches and could be applied to many texts/people.
