Literature Quiz: Short Stories and Plot Structure

What is the general consensus on the word count for a short story?

• 500 - 10,000 words

• 10,000 - 50,000 words

• 5,000 - 30,000 words

• 1,000 - 20,000 words

What is the main characteristic of a short story?

• Written in poetry

• Self-contained incident

• Multiple storylines

• Non-fiction

What type of narration involves the use of 'I' and 'me'?

• Third person omniscient

• Second person

• Third person limited

• First person

What type of character opposes the protagonist?

• Flat character

• Round character

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

Which type of characterization directly tells the reader about the character's traits?

• Explicit characterization

• Indirect characterization

• Direct characterization

• Implicit characterization

What is the main focus of internal conflict?

• Struggle between two opposing forces

• Struggle within the main character

• Struggle between two characters

• Struggle against nature

What is the first stage of the general plot structure?

• Rising action

• Resolution

• Climax

• Exposition

What is the purpose of the rising action in a plot?

• To conclude the story

• To introduce the main characters

• To resolve the conflict

• To build tension and suspense

What is the main characteristic of a flat character?

• Develops throughout the story

• One-dimensional

• Round

• Dynamic

What is the primary focus of external conflict?

• Struggle between two opposing forces

• Struggle between two characters

• Struggle against nature

• Struggle within the main character