Short Story Elements: Quiz

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1 What are three possible functions of a title?
Creates conflict, shows the purpose, or raises curiosity
Indicates content, structures the plot, creates conflict
Indicates content, shows the purpose, or raises curiosity
Raises curiosity, shows the sequence, or indicates content

2 What is the generally correct form for a title?
A title is a word or a phrase, not a sentence
A title is a sentence.
A title is to indicate the correct chapter.
A title is not a fact.

3 What is the simplest definition of plot?
Plot is a line on a sea chart.
Plot is a small piece of land.
Plot is a design for doing something wrong.
Plot is "what happens".

4 What are the three parts of setting?
The place, the river, and the valley.
The place, the time, and the general social characteristics of the place.
The mountain, the time, and the general social characteristics of the place.
The ocean, the river, and the place.

5 Which one is an example of indirect characterization?
He has blue hair, a black hat, and white pants.
She was a pretty young girl with long blonde hair.
He gave her a rose, kissed her hand, and bowed deeply.
She was unhappy that day and looked miserable.


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