Plot
Main Idea/Theme
Imagery of Setting/Character
Suspense and Resolution
Dialogue
100
In order to meet expectations, the climax/rising action within a short story should be _____
What is present/obvious. Did you know... I share a birthday with Britney Spears.
100
In order for you to meet the expectations in this category, a _____ must be prevalent throughout the short story.
What is a THEME! Did you know... Films in which Tom Hanks has starred in have collectively grossed over 4 billion dollars.
100
Your story will not meet the expectations of this category if the story lacks this very important aspect of imagery and setting.
What is detail. Did you know... There are more plastic flamingos in the United States than there are real flamingos on the planet.
100
______ is the building up of events throughout a short story.
What is suspense! Did you know... Sometimes, when octopuses are under extreme stress, they eat their own arms.
100
The special formatting that is applied when characters speak with one another.
What is dialogue. Did you know... The dot above the "i" is called a tittle.
200
_______ are required for stories that meet expectations, as they help distinguish the rising and falling actions within the short stories.
What are transitions. Did you know... On average, a koala sleeps over 16 hours a day.
200
In order to meet expectations in this category, development of the main idea should begin _____ in the story.
What is EARLY! Did you know... On Thanksgiving in 2003, George W. Bush pardoned a turkey named Steve.
200
In order for your short story to meet expectations in this category, a clear ______ must be established using descriptive words by the author.
What is setting! Did you know... Before Lamborghini made sports cars, they made tractors.
200
How can your short story exceed expectations in this category?
Have your resolution suprise the reader! Did you know... Despite common belief, a banana can be classified as a herb, not a fruit or vegetable.
200
When writing dialogue for a character, the format should reflect the characters _____, _________, and _________.
What is their age, education, and personality. Did you know... The most money ever paid for a cow in an auction was 1.3 million dollars.
300
In short stories that do not meet expectations, the falling action fails to "_____" the story, leaving the reader with many unanswered questions.
What is wrap up. Did you know... Alaska, in total area, is larger than the American midwest.
300
In order to exceed expectations in this category, how should the theme be presented?
The aspects of the theme should be prevalent, yet not directly given to the reader, but they are constantly built upon for the duration of the short story. Did you know... Pirates wore eye patches before entering battle so one eye would be apt to see in the dark, and one eye apt to see in the light.
300
In a short story that meets expectations in this category, _________ are used to grab the readers attention, but should not confuse the reader.
What are descriptive words! Did you know... Only 2% of the global population has red hair.
300
In order to meet expectations in this category, when should the resolution be provided?
It should not be given until the ending, but may be hinted at throughout. Did you know... In France, you may not name your pig Napoleon.
300
Dialogue assists your short story in the plot category, because it should be used to _________________.
What is reveal new information. Did you know... It is illegal to chew gum in Singapore.
400
In a short story that exceeds expectations, how should the short story be concluded?
All questions that the author arose throughout the story, which he/she intends to resolve, are resolved, and those which are not are sufficiently presented through a cliffhanger. Did you know... If the sun were to die out at this moment, we would have no idea for another eight minutes.
400
The protagonist's occurences throughout the story.
In an a short story that exceeds expectations, how should the protagonist achieving his or her goal be portrayed? Did you know... Mexico City is currently the most populous city on the planet.
400
When should specific descriptions be used in a short story that exceeds expectations?
This should be used in important, climactic points within the story. Did you know... The population of Rhode Island is larger than that of Alaska.
400
Suspense and ______ should be interwoven throughout your short story.
What is plot. Did you know... Whales used to walk on land.
400
Dialogue should enhance _______ shown by the characters.
What is emotion! Did you know... It is legal to have a sword duel in Paraguay if both participants are registered blood donors.
500
Which of the following is the best use of transitions? a. Gary went to school. School was fun. He went to Browns Chicken later. b. Sally went to school today. Afterwards, she explained to her parents the enjoyment she recieves from going to school. Later that night, Sally joined Gary at Browns Chicken. c. Pedro went to the parking lot behind the school today. Pedro thought it was a good idea to draw peculiar images on the back wall of the school. Pedro got in trouble.
What is b! Did you know... You are more likely to die on your way to buy a lottery ticket than you are to win the lottery.
500
Not using a centralized idea, with a vague topic. The reader needs no analytical thought to understand the story.
What makes bad short stories bad? Did you know... The United States makes over 1 trillion dollars worth of products and services every year.
500
How can you expect to keep your reader interested in your story?
Use nearly an excessive amount of imagery, almost to the point of where you think its too much. This way the reader will stay involved in your story. Did you know... Frozen turkeys that are not thawed before being deep fried explode.
500
If you had to build suspense in a single sentence, what which of the following would be the best choice? a. The purple whale had a secret. b. The immense, lavender whale seemed to be conjuring a seemingly sinister plan, a plan that only such an immense lavender whale could conjure. c. Whales are very secretive creatures.
What is Choice a! Did you know... It is highly unlikely to see a purple whale, much less a whale that can create devious plans.
500
Doctor Xinhu is having a conversation with Alabama-native David. Identify who is who. A. "Dog garnit, dang ol' jeff gordon lost again tuh that ther danicka patrick agin, whats NASCARum come tuh?" B. Well, one must realize that woman are no less equal to that of a male, and that both may have equal skills regarding the National Association for Stock Car Racing.
A is David, and Doctor Xinhu is B! Did you know... The United States has never lost a war in which mules were officially utilized.
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