Reading Comprehension Elements of a Short Story

Which element refers to the time and location where the story happens?

• Plot

• Setting

• Conflict

• Characterization

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The phrase, “Don’t judge the book by its cover,” is an example of

• Mood

• Setting

• Theme

• Conflict

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What do you call the most important character in a story?

• antagonizes

• protagonist

• antagonist

• instigator

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which element of a short story is known as the vantage point used to narrate the story?

• Setting

• Theme

• Exposition

• Point of view

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What do you call the character who contends with the main character in a short story?

• investigator

• protagonist

• antagonist

• instigator

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following is considered as the essence of fiction?

• Setting

• Theme

• Conflict

• Climax

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What do you call the series of events when things start to happen in the story?

• Rising Action

• Theme

• Exposition

• Falling Action

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What comes after the climax when things or events begin to work out?

• Rising Action

• Theme

• Exposition

• Falling Action

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9