Reading Comprehension Elements of a Short Story
Authored by Margaret Anderson
English
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which element refers to the time and location where the story happens?
Plot
Setting
Conflict
Characterization
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The phrase, “Don’t judge the book by its cover,” is an example of
Mood
Setting
Theme
Conflict
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What do you call the most important character in a story?
antagonizes
protagonist
antagonist
instigator
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Without conflict, the story will not go anywhere and will not be very ____________to the readers. What word will BEST complete the meaning of the statement?
a. interesting
b. confusing
c. unclear
d. unstimulating
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which element of a short story is known as the vantage point used to narrate the story?
Setting
Theme
Exposition
Point of view
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What do you call the character who contends with the main character in a short story?
investigator
protagonist
antagonist
instigator
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements about plot is INCORRECT?
a. A plot is the actual story
b. A plot is what the story is all about.
c. A plot is also the series of events and characters’ actions that lead to the lowest point of interest in a short story.
d. A plot is composed of resolution, rising action, climax, falling action, exposition
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
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