Short Story Literary Elements

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English
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9th Grade
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Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The author subtly reveals the character through actions and interactions.
direct characterization
indirect characterization
foil character
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
the final resolution of the main complication of a literary or dramatic work
plot
exposition
climax
denouement
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A narrative device often used at the beginning of a work that provides necessary background information about the characters and their circumstances.
plot
exposition
climax
denouement
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A narrative device that hints at coming events; often builds suspense or anxiety in the reader.
stream of consciousness
foreshadowing
allegory
personification
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A narrator who is able to know, see, and tell all, including the inner thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.
Limited Omniscient Narrator
Omniscient Narrator
Unreliable Narrator
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader
Tone
Mood
Setting
Theme
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Directions: Choose the correct answer.
s1. Plot is ________
Events that make up a story
The turning point of story
setting and characters
the solution to the problem
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
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