What are the five elements of a short story?

Elements and Structure of Short Stories

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6th - 10th Grade
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Lucas Foster
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Theme, Plot
Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
Characters, Setting, Conflict, Theme, Plot
Characters, Setting, Conflict, Theme, Resolution
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is typically the main character in a story?
Protagonist
Antagonist
Supporting Character
Narrator
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which character creates conflict for the main character?
Narrator
Protagonist
Supporting Character
Antagonist
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the setting of a story include?
Conflict and Theme
Time and Location
Characters and Plot
Resolution and Climax
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of conflict involves a character struggling against natural forces?
Man vs. Himself
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Man
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the theme of a story?
What the author wants you to learn or know
The series of significant incidents that produce suspense
The main problem the protagonist is trying to solve
The highest point of interest in the story
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the plot introduces the setting and characters?
Exposition
Climax
Rising Action
Resolution
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