Short Story Terminology Diagnostic

The overall development of a character's appearance and personality.

• Exposition

• Characterization

• Point of View

• Theme

Answer explanation

Characterization refers to the overall development of a character's appearance and personality, making it the correct choice in this context.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What are the five elements of plot listed in the correct sequence?

• resolution, climax, rising action, falling action, exposition

• characterization, conflict, climax, falling action, resolution

• indirect and direct characterization, plot, setting, sequence

• exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

Answer explanation

The correct sequence of the five elements of plot is exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The resolution is

• the solution to the conflict and end to the story.

• the beginning of the story.

• the highest most intense part of the action of the plot.

• the motif and theme combined.

Answer explanation

The resolution is the solution to the conflict and end to the story, making it the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The climax is defined as ________.

• Thickening the plot.

• The problem.

• The highest most intense part of the story.

• The dilemma.

Answer explanation

The climax is defined as the highest most intense part of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

The conflict of a story is defined as ___________.

• The ending.

• The beginning.

• The problem or dilemma.

• The point of view.

Answer explanation

The conflict of a story is defined as the problem or dilemma. It is the central issue that drives the plot and creates tension.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What are the three basic types of irony?

• dynamic, direct, and indirect irony.

• diction, device, and determined irony.

• dramatic, verbal, and situational irony.

• dramatic, situational, and direct irony.

Answer explanation

The three basic types of irony are dramatic, verbal, and situational irony.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which literary element is applied when an author uses words to imitate sound?

• Hyperbole.

• Personification.

• Simile.

• Onomatopoeia

Answer explanation

Onomatopoeia is the literary element applied when an author uses words to imitate sound, making it the correct choice in this case.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

The time and place of a story is introduced in the exposition of the plot and known as the ____________.

• Sequence of events.

• Setting.

• Point of View.

• Limited.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Setting.' The time and place of a story are introduced in the exposition of the plot, which is known as the setting.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

An extreme exaggeration used by author's to create suspense or intensify meaning is known as a ___________.

• Metaphor.

• Simile.

• Hyperbole.

• Personification.

Answer explanation

An extreme exaggeration used by author's to create suspense or intensify meaning is known as a Hyperbole.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

The main character is called the

• antagonist

• protagonist

• static character

• fake character

Answer explanation

The main character is called the protagonist, who is typically the central figure in a story and drives the plot forward.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4