Short Story review

Fill in the blank: A short story is a work of fiction that has one main character, one main conflict, and can be read in one ________.

• sitting

• hour

• day

• week

Who are the primary characters in a story?

• Protagonist and Antagonist

• Narrator and Audience

• Author and Publisher

• Editor and Illustrator

The role of an antagonist in a story is to:

• support the protagonist

• create conflict

• narrate the story

• provide comic relief

Fill in the blank: A dynamic character undergoes important changes in ________ or behavior.

• characterization

• appearance

• location

• occupation

A static character is:

• a character that undergoes significant change throughout the story.

• a character that remains the same throughout the story.

• a character that is the main protagonist.

• a character that is only in the background.

Fill in the blank: Characterization is the way a writer creates/develops the character, including physical appearance, thoughts, actions, and direct ________.

• speech

• dialogue

• narration

• description

What are the two parts of a setting in a story?

• Time and Place

• Characters and Plot

• Conflict and Resolution

• Theme and Mood

Fill in the blank: The plot is a series of events in the story that centers on a conflict/struggle faced by the main ________.

• character

• plot

• setting

• theme

What is the climax in a story?

• The beginning of the story

• The turning point, the most intense moment; problem is solved

• The introduction of characters

• The conclusion of the story

What follows the climax in a story?

• Introduction

• Falling Action

• Resolution

• Conflict