Intro to Short Fiction
In which narrative mode does a single character narrate their personal experiences directly?
Second person
Omniscient
Third person limited
First person
What role can an ambiguously depicted society play in a literary work?
To provide background information that anchors moral lessons in societal rules.
To prompt readers to question norms by contrasting them with an unfamiliar societal structure.
To develop characters' backstories through explicit social hierarchies or classes.
To offer a direct commentary on specific real-world social issues or events.
In a narrative where time functions as a setting, which aspect is most likely to be foregrounded through temporal shifts?
The ephemeral nature of human experience.
The specific chronological events that shape character decisions.
The detailed historicity of the era depicted.
The constancy of human behavior over time.
In Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," what is Atticus Finch primarily struggling against?
The physical dangers of being an attorney in Alabama.
Racial injustice and prejudice in a Southern town.
The challenge of raising his children as a single parent.
Financial instability due to economic conditions of his community.
What kind of literary setting might represent new beginnings or hope?
An old Gothic mansion
A dimly lit tavern
A stormy sea
Sunrise on a beach
Which of the following settings typically evokes a feeling of isolation in literature?
A busy marketplace
A crowded classroom
A deserted island
A bustling city street
How might a setting during the industrial revolution influence themes in a piece of literature?
It could illustrate the importance of maintaining traditional lifestyles unchanged by industry.
It may showcase characters’ ability to withdraw from technological advancements entirely.
It could reflect on societal changes and the impact on individuals' lives.
It may highlight natural landscapes unaffected by human progress or technology.

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What type of character remains largely unchanged throughout the story?
Protagonist
Round
Static
Dynamic
In a story using stream of consciousness as a narrative device, what function does an ever-shifting setting have on conveying a character's state of mind?
The changing scenes disrupt understanding by introducing too many background elements for clarity.
The settings mainly provide temporal markers rather than being linked to any psychological states.
The transition between settings offers stability and orderliness to counteract confusion from consciousness streams.
The fluctuating settings mirror the flow and transitions inherent in a character’s thought processes.
What type of character serves as a contrast to another character typically to highlight particular qualities of the other character?
Antagonist
Protagonist
Confidante
Foil