Below are 14 questions to test you how far are you familiar with the elements needed to write a short story. Each question has four possible answers to choose. However, each question needs only one correct answer.
(2.) Which of the following elements do editors generally look for in short stories?
(3.) The chief character of a short story should be introduced in the
(4.) A writer who assumes the personality of a short story character is using
(5.) Which of the following should give details of the crises that are designed to sustain interest throughout the short story?
(6.) Which of the following elements is common to all types of short story plots?
(7.) The most effective way to establish an opening scene in a short story is through
(8.) The most effective way to convey a sense of action in a short story is to use
(9.) The general premise on which a short story is based is called its
(10.) The most popular plot concept is one which
(11.) The mainspring of the modern short story is
(12.) A good story synopsis should include everything except
(13.) Short story characters should be
(14.) A good story opening consists of
A perfect score means you are blessed and could really write a good and plausible short story to be read by your readers.
Source of idea: from my old notes when I took up my short story writing by mail 15 years ago.
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(1.) The final event in a short story to which everything has been leading is called the
- A. denouement
- B. climax
- C. crisis
- D. complication
(2.) Which of the following elements do editors generally look for in short stories?
- A. Complex plot development
- B. Genuine human appeal
- C. Endings that hinge on coincidence
- D. Unlifelike characters
(3.) The chief character of a short story should be introduced in the
- A. first complication
- B. crisis
- C. opening
- D. denouement
(4.) A writer who assumes the personality of a short story character is using
- A. first-person narration
- B. second-person narration
- C. third-person narration
- D. omniscience
(5.) Which of the following should give details of the crises that are designed to sustain interest throughout the short story?
- A. The outline
- B. The opening
- C. The climax
- D. The denouement
(6.) Which of the following elements is common to all types of short story plots?
- A. A situation
- B. A solution
- C. A specific motive or desire
- D. Unexpected complications
(7.) The most effective way to establish an opening scene in a short story is through
- A. lengthy description
- B. elaborate mental flashbacks
- C. dialogue and action
- D. opening speeches
(8.) The most effective way to convey a sense of action in a short story is to use
- A. nouns
- B. adjectives
- C. adverbs
- D. verbs
(9.) The general premise on which a short story is based is called its
- A. plot
- B. theme
- C. episode
- D. motive
(10.) The most popular plot concept is one which
- A. is brand new
- B. makes the situations appear fresh and thrilling
- C. involves extravagant devices and complexities
- D. is very similar in treatment and theme to one already published
(11.) The mainspring of the modern short story is
- A. plot
- B. characterization
- C. theme
- D. narration
(12.) A good story synopsis should include everything except
- A. character delineation, which is plausible at all stages
- B. a clear outline of all plot events, covering 2-3 pages
- C. a clear indication of the main character and his/her motivation
- D. details of the complications or crises of the story
(13.) Short story characters should be
- A. true-to-life in all aspects
- B. honest
- C. outlandish
- D. plausible
(14.) A good story opening consists of
- A. lengthy character description
- B. elaborate mental flashbacks of the main character
- C. dialogue which immediately establishes the main character
- D. immediate and elaborate plot twists.
A perfect score means you are blessed and could really write a good and plausible short story to be read by your readers.
Source of idea: from my old notes when I took up my short story writing by mail 15 years ago.
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