Short Story Literary Terms Test: Quiz

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1.

The central character anround which the conflict revolves.
- A.
  
  Antagonist
- B.
  
  Antaganast
- C.
  
  Antagoest
- D.
  
  Protagonist
- E.
  
  Proaganast
2.

A struggle between opposing forces.
- A.
  
  Plot
- B.
  
  Conflict
- C.
  
  Exposition
- D.
  
  Resolution
- E.
  
  Problem
3.

The sequence of events in a story.
- A.
  
  Conflict
- B.
  
  Antagonist
- C.
  
  Timeline
- D.
  
  Plot
- E.
  
  Chronology
4.

In literature a struggle between the protagonist and another character against nature or some outside force.
- A.
  
  Problem
- B.
  
  Interanl problem
- C.
  
  Exteranl conflict
- D.
  
  Exteranl problem
- E.
  
  Internal conflict
5.

Disagreement or fighting within an organization.
- A.
  
  Exteranl conflict
- B.
  
  Conflict
- C.
  
  Resolution
- D.
  
  Interanl conflict
- E.
  
  Internal problem
6.

Introduces the story's characters, setting, and conflict
- A.
  
  Resolution
- B.
  
  Exposition
- C.
  
  Introduction
- D.
  
  Climax
- E.
  
  Begening
7.

Occurs as complications of the conflict.
- A.
  
  Rising action
- B.
  
  Climax
- C.
  
  Resolution
- D.
  
  Point of view
- E.
  
  Falling action
8.

The emotional high point of the story.
- A.
  
  Resolution
- B.
  
  Exposition
- C.
  
  Climax
- D.
  
  Falling action
- E.
  
  Rising action
9.

The final outcome of the story.
- A.
  
  Climax
- B.
  
  Ending
- C.
  
  Resolution
- D.
  
  Falling action
- E.
  
  Falling ending
10.

The vantage point from which a story is told.
- A.
  
  Resolution
- B.
  
  Plot
- C.
  
  Theme
- D.
  
  Point of view
- E.
  
  Exposition
11.

This point allows the narrator who is not a character in the story to share the thoughts and feelings of only one character.
- A.
  
  First person point of view
- B.
  
  Point of view
- C.
  
  Open third person point of view
- D.
  
  Third person point of view
- E.
  
  Open first person point of view
12.

The atmosphere of the place in the story.
- A.
  
  Aroma
- B.
  
  Setting
- C.
  
  Feeling
- D.
  
  Chemistry
- E.
  
  Mood
13.

The central idea or messeage of a story often a perception about life or human nature.
- A.
  
  Mood
- B.
  
  Climax
- C.
  
  Place
- D.
  
  Theme
- E.
  
  Chemistry
14.

Use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later within the story
- A.
  
  Irony
- B.
  
  Hidshadowing
- C.
  
  Forshadowing
- D.
  
  Mood
- E.
  
  Theme
15.

The outcome of a situation or opposite of one is saying or meaning
- A.
  
  Irony
- B.
  
  Hidshadowing
- C.
  
  Mood
- D.
  
  Ending
- E.
  
  Forshadowing