Free Printable Short Story Elements Review

1.

Things start to simmer (occurs right before the main conflict)

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

2.

The Conflict occurs at the (a) . Remember, this is the PEAK of the story (think main problem)

3.

Things begin to simmer/calm down at this point; however, the conflict is not quite resolved just yet.

a)

Climax

b)

Falling action

c)

Resolution

d)

Rising Action

4.

All loose ends of the story have been tied. The problem has been solved!

a)

Falling action

b)

Resolution

c)

Rising action

5.

Protagonist vs. Antagonist

a)

Character Vs. Character

b)

Character vs self

c)

Character vs nature

d)

Character vs technology

6.

Character struggles with something internally within their heart/mind.

a)

Character versus character

b)

Character versus Self

7.

A protagonist is always a good, positive person.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

What are some other words that would be similar to what the theme is for a story?

a)

Setting, character, irony

b)

Lesson, message, underlying meaning

c)

Resolution, exposition, climax

d)

External, internal, point of view

9.

Put the story arc in the correct order for how stories usually are written:

a)

Introduction, irony, ending, resolution

b)

Exposition, rising action, falling action, climax, ending

c)

Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

d)

Rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

10.

Click all the types of irony:

a)

Verbal

b)

Situational

c)

Omniscient

d)

Dramatic

11.

A first person point of view is a story told by a narrator who is:

a)

when the character is actually telling the story.

b)

A “hovering” being who watches what happens

c)

Not ever picking a side in the story

d)

referring to everyone in the third person

12.

What type of narrator knows many things about many characters and their feelings and thoughts?

a)

Limited

b)

First person

c)

Third person

d)

Omniscient

13.

What type of narrator knows many things about many characters and their feelings and thoughts?

a)

Limited

b)

First person

c)

Third person

d)

Omniscient

14.

The antagonist always opposes the protagonist.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Choose all types of external conflict:

a)

Character vs character

b)

Character versus self

c)

Character vs nature

d)

Character vs sociey

16.

The mood of a story is created by:

a)

The reader

b)

The author

c)

The conflict

d)

The irony

17.

How can an author try to create a mood for a story?

a)

By describing the setting

b)

By creating images for the reader to imagine

c)

By creating irony

d)

Through the use of certain dialogue

18.

Foreshadowing in a work of fiction is:

a)

Scary music

b)

Clues as to what might happen next in the story

c)

Verbal irony

d)

External conflicts that spill over into real life

19.

A flashback in a story usually affects what element?

a)

Setting

b)

irony

c)

Conflict

d)

Narrator

20.

(1) In the summer, Jenna went to the town pool with her brother Jake nearly every day. (2) The pool was open to all town residents. (3) Nevertheless, very few adults went in the pool. (4) Mrs. Dillard was an exception. (5) A middle-aged woman, she came to the pool almost daily–always alone. (6) Jenna did not like Mrs. Dillard. (7) She complained when Jenna and her friends splashed too much as they dove off the diving board, and she complained when Jake and his younger friends made too much noise playing Marco Polo. (8) Jenna thought someone with so many complaints had no business hanging around a pool full of kids. (9) When the old woman swam by, Jenna stuck her tongue out behind her back, making all her friends laugh. (10) Then, one day as he sat by the pool, Jake let out a terrible scream. (11) Jenna ran over to see what was wrong and realized that a wasp had stung him. (12) Neither she nor the lifeguards knew what to do. (13) But Mrs. Dillard came over with a special medicine that she put on the sting, and soon Jake was back to his old self. (14) After that, Jenna knew that she would never again make fun of Mrs. Dillard.

What kind of conflict is presented in the passage? Who/what is Jenna in conflict with throughout this passage?

a)

Character v Society

b)

Character v Nature

c)

Character v Self

d)

Character v Character

21.

(1) In the summer, Jenna went to the town pool with her brother Jake nearly every day. (2) The pool was open to all town residents. (3) Nevertheless, very few adults went in the pool. (4) Mrs. Dillard was an exception. (5) A middle-aged woman, she came to the pool almost daily–always alone. (6) Jenna did not like Mrs. Dillard. (7) She complained when Jenna and her friends splashed too much as they dove off the diving board, and she complained when Jake and his younger friends made too much noise playing Marco Polo. (8) Jenna thought someone with so many complaints had no business hanging around a pool full of kids. (9) When the old woman swam by, Jenna stuck her tongue out behind her back, making all her friends laugh. (10) Then, one day as he sat by the pool, Jake let out a terrible scream. (11) Jenna ran over to see what was wrong and realized that a wasp had stung him. (12) Neither she nor the lifeguards knew what to do. (13) But Mrs. Dillard came over with a special medicine that she put on the sting, and soon Jake was back to his old self. (14) After that, Jenna knew that she would never again make fun of Mrs. Dillard.

What point of view does this story use?

a)

first person (I, me)

b)

second person (you)

c)

third person (she, him, they)

22.

Fill in the blank with the correct story element.

An _________________ conflict takes place inside a character's mind, such as when a man struggles to make a decision.

a)

internal

b)

external

c)

plot

d)

character traits

23.

Fill in the blank with the correct story element.

An ______________ conflict is one in which a character struggles with an outside source, such as a person, group, animal, nature, or a nonhuman obstacle.

a)

internal

b)

external

c)

setting

d)

character motives

24.

Fill in the blank with the correct story element.

The purpose of the _______________ is to “hook” the reader’s curiosity.

a)

plot

b)

character

c)

setting

d)

theme

25.

The beginning of a narrative where the background information about the characters and their circumstances is introduced

a)

Resolution

b)

Exposition

c)

Rising action

d)

Falling action

26.

People or animals in a story

a)

Exposition

b)

Conflict

c)

Characterss

d)

Resolution

27.

A series of related events, each event is connected to the next is the ___________

a)

Rising action

b)

Falling action

c)

Exposition

d)

Plot

28.

(a) is the most exciting moment of the story; turning point

29.

Which part of setting tells the reader how they should feel about about the story?

a)

weather

b)

time

c)

social conditions

d)

mood

30.

Use of words and phrases that appeal to a reader's five senses in order to describe something is what?

a)

metaphors

b)

allusion

c)

imagery

d)

foreshadowing

31.

What is defined as "when the opposite of what is expected occurs"?

a)

irony

b)

imagery

c)

mood

d)

foreshadowing

32.

______________ Irony is when a situation that is supposed to happen doesn’t. The total opposite occurs.

a)

situational irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

verbal irony

d)

litotes irony

33.

_____________ irony is when a person uses sarcasm.

a)

situational irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

verbal irony

d)

nonverbal irony

34.

____________ is when the narrator focuses on one character’s thoughts.

a)

third person omniscient

b)

third person limited

c)

first person

d)

second person

35.

The falling action is ___________.

a)

The fourth part of the plot used to begin the process of solving the problem or conflict.

b)

The second part of the plot used to develop each character.

c)

The highest most intense part of the story.

d)

The fifth and final part of the plot used to present a solution to the problem of the story.

36.

The rising action is defined as __________.

a)

The highest most intense part of the plot.

b)

The problem or dilemma.

c)

The solution to the problem or conflict.

d)

The second part of the plot responsible for for further developing the conflict.

37.

The exposition is defined as __________.

a)

The second part of the plot responsible for introducing the conflict.

b)

The first part of the plot responsible for introducing the setting, characters, and the conflict.

c)

The third part of the plot responsible for presenting the climax of the story.

d)

The last and final part of the plot responsible for solving the problem.

38.

The theme of a short story is the ______________.

a)

Central or main idea.

b)

The motif.

c)

The problem.

d)

The sequence of events.

39.

Which answer best describes indirect characterization?

a)

A flat character.

b)

You have to use your judgment with indirect characterization.

c)

A static character.

d)

A character who does not change over the course of the plot.

40.

__________is how the author limits or opens up access to different character's thoughts, opinions, and decisions.

a)

Characterization

b)

Point of View

c)

Plot

41.

Choose the correct type of conflict for the following description:

Where a character or characters have to fight against a winter blizzard.

a)

Man vs. Nature

b)

Man vs. Society

c)

Man vs. Man

d)

Man vs. Self

42.

The Antagonist is the main character in a story.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

The Protagonist is the main character in a story.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

In first person point of view, the narrator...

a)

is an all-knowing outsider

b)

is when the character is telling the story.

c)

can only report what they see and hear

d)

address the reader directly

45.

Cindy got her test back and started crying immediately. It was a C. Her mother would never stand for Cs. She felt disappointed. She knew that she would be in big trouble. Then Jen got her test back. Jen cheered. She got a C. Her mother would be so proud. Jen had studied hard for the test and she was satisfied with the results. She felt proud.

a)

first-person

b)

third-person objective

c)

third-person limited

d)

third-person omniscient

46.

The sound of traffic filled the street. I pressed the doorbell again. I wondered if the button worked. Could the person inside hear the sound of the buzzer over the traffic noises? Were they even home? I decided that it didn't matter. I checked the address off of my list and proceeded to the next house. Somebody was going to order cookies from me today. Somebody.

a)

first-person

b)

second-person

c)

third-person objective

d)

third-person limited

47.

Which point of view is knowing all the thoughts and feelings of all the characters in a story.

a)

third-person omniscient

b)

Third-person Limited

c)

1st Person

d)

2nd Person

48.

Identify the point of view of the excerpt below:
“Annabel,” said Jimmy, “give me that rose you are wearing, will you?” Hardly believing that she had heard him right, she unpinned the flower from her dress and placed it in his hand. Jimmy Valentine put on his coat and walked outside the railing toward the front door. As he went he thought he heard a faraway voice that he once knew.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person; Omniscient

c)

Third Person; Limited

d)

Third Person; Objective

49.

Which perspective is the most reliable?

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person; Omniscient

c)

Third Person; Limited

d)

Third Person; Objective

50.

What point of view is the following sentence written in?

Cathy leaned into her computer screen with big eyes. She couldn't believe it- she had finally gotten a 100 on her math test! She knew her parents would be proud of her.

a)

First person

b)

Third person

c)

Second Person

51.

Which of these gives direct insight into only one character and uses pronouns like he, she, or they?

a)

Third Person Omniscient

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Objective

52.

Which of these gives direct insight into multiple characters thoughts and feelings and uses pronouns like he, she, and they?

a)

Third Person Objective

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omniscient

53.

Which of these does not give any insight into the thoughts or feelings of characters and uses pronouns like he, she, and they?

a)

Third Person Objective

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omniscient

54.

Microsoft's new Chief Executive Officer completes all of her work on an Apple Computer

a)

Situational Irony

b)

Verbal Irony

c)

Dramatic Irony

55.

As the teacher handed back our graded exams, the kid next to me muttered, “Great.”

a)

Situational Irony

b)

Verbal Irony

c)

Dramatic Irony

56.

In Star Wars, the audience knows that Darth Vader is Luke Skywalker’s father, but Luke doesn’t learn this until Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.

a)

Situational Irony

b)

Verbal Irony

c)

Dramatic Irony

57.

A prisoner spends months digging an underground tunnel leading out of his cell. His plan is flawed, though, and he ends up emerging in the warden’s backyard, where he is promptly caught and returned to prison with additional time added to his sentence.

a)

Situational Irony

b)

Verbal Irony

c)

Dramatic Irony

58.

Even though a young couple dreamed of having a wedding amid beautiful flowers and butterflies at a nearby park, they were also worried that rain would ruin the event. Ultimately, they decided to have the wedding at a local banquet hall instead. Sure, the hall wasn’t very pretty, but at least they knew their guests would be comfortable, regardless of the weather. Halfway through the reception on the Big Day, the building’s ceiling sprinklers malfunctioned, drenching the guests and ruining the food and decorations; outside, it was clear and sunny.

a)

Situational Irony

b)

Verbal Irony

c)

Dramatic Irony

59.

Before their televised debate began, one politician sneered, “Good luck,” as her opponent crossed in front of her, walking toward the stage.

a)

Dramatic Irony

b)

Verbal Irony

c)

Situational Irony

60.

Brian, a professional carpenter, was hosting a party at his house when his upstairs deck started to wobble. The wood posts, he later discovered, were being eaten away by termites. He ended up rebuilding the entire structure.

a)

Situational Irony

b)

Verbal Irony

c)

Dramatic Irony

61.

A pilot is afraid of heights.

a)

situational irony

b)

verbal irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

none

62.

The audience knows the characters cannot hear the toys speaking, but the toys do not know.

a)

situational irony

b)

verbal irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

none

63.

The Titanic, the most indestructible ship on the ocean, hits an iceberg and sinks.

a)

verbal irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

situational irony

d)

none

Short Story Elements Review

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 53mins

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