Elements of a Short Story

What element of a short story might be described as the 'series of related events'?

• Character

• Conflict

• Plot

• Theme

Answer explanation

The plot is known as the “series of related events or the sequence of events” in other word the plot is a series of causes-and-effects which shape the story as a whole.

Only people can be characters in a story.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

A character does not only refer to a person but also to animals, beings, creatures or things in a story.

Which is the correct term for what could be described as the "turning point of the story"?

• Rising action

• Falling action

• Resolution

• Climax

Answer explanation

Climax eventually where the story reaches a crucial moment. The tension that is building reaches a peak. It is mainly called the “turning point” of the story.

The problem of the plot is also known as which short story element?

• Theme

• Conflict

• Characterization

• Exposition

Answer explanation

Conflict is usually "the problem" of a story.

What is the purpose of the short story's title?

• to create curiosity

• to indicate main idea

• all of the above

• to inform readers of story content

Answer explanation

A title creates anticipation and expectation or, perhaps, disinterest.

The central, main character of a story is called the?

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Antagonizer

• Instigator

Answer explanation

The protagonist is the main character of a story, or we normally, know as the leading character or the good guy.

What is time and place of the action?

• Setting

• Plot

• Character

• Conflict

Answer explanation

The settings of the story are where and when it takes place it includes historical periods, future, past, present, geographical locations and environments.

What is a speaker or character who tells a story?

• Climax

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Narrator

Answer explanation

In a work of fiction the narrator determines the story's point of view.

The character who opposes the main character is called the?

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Round character

• Flat character

Answer explanation

The antagonist is the one who opposes the main character. We usually knows them as the rival of the protagonist or the bad guy.

Setting can include historical periods, future, past, present, geographical locations and environments.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The settings of the story are where and when it takes place it includes historical periods, future, past, present, geographical locations and environments.