Short Stories Review

What is symbolism in literature?

• A literary device where something stands for something beyond itself

• A type of character in a story

• A method of writing dialogue

• A way to describe the setting

Which of the following is an example of symbolism?

• A heart symbolizes love

• A character speaks to another

• A story takes place in a city

• A conflict is resolved

What is the theme of a story?

• The underlying message about life or human nature

• The main character’s name

• The setting of the story

• The number of chapters

What does the setting of a story help convey?

• The theme because of what it means to characters and readers

• The author’s favorite place

• The length of the story

• The genre of the book

What is an inference?

• A logical guess based on observations and prior experience

• A direct quote from the story

• A list of characters

• A summary of the plot

What does the quote “Doodle…was a nice crazy, like someone you meet in your dreams” help the reader do?

• Make an inference about the narrator’s feelings

• Identify the setting

• Describe the plot

• Summarize the theme

Which of the following best describes the use of symbols in a story?

• Characters, conflicts, and settings can be symbols

• Only the title can be a symbol

• Symbols are not used in stories

• Symbols are always animals

What does the theme help the reader understand?

• A message about life or human nature

• The author’s favorite color

• The number of pages

• The book’s price

How can the setting represent the theme?

• By what it means to the characters and readers

• By the number of words

• By the author’s birthplace

• By the book’s publication date

What do important statements in a story often do?

• Emphasize ideas related to the theme

• Describe the weather

• List the characters

• Summarize the plot