9th Grade Short Story Test Review

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What information do readers get in the exposition of a story?

Background info/setting

What happens in the falling action of a story?

The tension begins to shift and wind down

Who or what is the antagonist in a story?

The person/object/forces that opposes the main character

What is the conflict in a story?

The central problem that drives the story's plot

What is theme?

The overall message of a story

Why is Fortunato's name ironic in "The Cask of Amontillado"?

He is not fortunate and ends up being killed

What kind of outfit is Fortunato wearing in "The Cask of Amontillado"?

Jester

In "The Most Dangerous Game," what kind of game does General Zaroff hunt for on his island?

Humans

What is the resolution in "The Most Dangerous Game"?

Rainsford defeats Zaroff and sleeps in his bed

Why does Brother teach Doodle to walk and do other activities?

Because of his pride

What event foreshadowed and represented Doodle's death?

The death of the Scarlet Ibis

What is the theme of "The Scarlet Ibis"?

Too much pride can be hurtful

Why did the bird die in "The Scarlet Ibis"?

It was removed and forced out of its natural habitat

What is Point of View?

The perspective in which the story is told

What is setting?

The time and place in which a story occurs; creates atmosphere

What is foreshadowing?

A writer's use of hints or clues to indicate future events

What are symbols?

An object, character, idea or event that stands for/represents something

A dynamic character…

Undergoes a major change throughout the story

A static character…

Does not change at all throughout the story

All of the following are examples of external conflict EXCEPT…

Man vs Self

The pronouns I, me, my, us, and we indicate which type of POV?

First Person

The moment of highest tension in a story is known as…

Climax

What is verbal irony?

When a speaker or writer says one thing but actually means the opposite

What is situational irony?

When the outcome of a situation is inconsistent with what we expect would logically or normally occur

What is the climax in "The Lottery"?

Tessie pulls the ticket with the black dot

What happens in the resolution of "The Lottery"?

Tessie is stoned to death as a sacrifice

Why is the title of "The Lottery" ironic?

Because usually winning a lottery is a good thing

What information are we given in the exposition of "The Gift of the Magi"?

Della is poor and cannot buy Jim a Christmas gift with the money she has

What is the theme of "The Gift of the Magi"?

Love is the greatest gift

What happens in the falling action of "The Sniper"?

The sniper curses the war but then becomes curious about who he killed

What is third person omniscient POV?

The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters

What is third person limited POV?

The author knows the thoughts and feelings of one character`