1. Which of the following examples of dialogue shows the correct punctuation? (1 point)
Madison said, "we should all go to the hardware store".
Madison said, "We should all go to the hardware store."
Madison said "We should all go to the hardware store."
2. Which of the following statements about a short story plot is not true? (1 point)
The plot has a beginning, middle, and end.
The plot is when and where the story takes place.
The plot usually starts with a problem and ends with a solution.
3. Which of the following devices might you use in the drafting stage of a short story to give clues about an event that will occur later in the story? (1 point)
flashback
foreshadowing
story within a story
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Your first answer is wrong. The other two are correct.
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Yes, b is the answer for all three.
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To determine the correct answers for the given questions, let's go through each question and analyze the options.
1. In order to determine the correct punctuation for dialogue, we need to consider the rules of punctuation. The correct way to punctuate dialogue is to enclose the spoken words within quotation marks and end the sentence with the appropriate punctuation mark inside the quotation marks. Now let's apply these rules to the options provided:
- Madison said, "we should all go to the hardware store". (Missing capitalization at the beginning of the quote, should be "We".)
- Madison said, "We should all go to the hardware store." (This option correctly capitalizes the first word of the quote and places the appropriate punctuation inside the quotation marks.)
- Madison said "We should all go to the hardware store." (This option is missing a comma after "said" and places the punctuation mark outside the quotation marks.)
Therefore, the correct answer is option 2: Madison said, "We should all go to the hardware store."
2. In this question, we need to identify the statement that is not true about a short story plot. Let's analyze each option:
- The plot has a beginning, middle, and end. (This statement is generally true, as a plot typically consists of these three parts.)
- The plot is when and where the story takes place. (This statement is not true as the plot refers to the sequence of events that occur in a story, not the time and place where the story takes place.)
- The plot usually starts with a problem and ends with a solution. (This statement is generally true, as plots often involve a problem that needs to be resolved.)
Therefore, the correct answer is option 2: The plot is when and where the story takes place.
3. This question asks which device can be used in the drafting stage of a short story to give clues about an event that will occur later in the story. Let's analyze the options:
- Flashback: A flashback is a device used to show an event or scene from the past in a story. It does not necessarily provide clues about future events, so it might not be the best choice in this context.
- Foreshadowing: Foreshadowing is a literary device used to hint at or suggest future events or outcomes. It is often used to build suspense or provide clues to the reader about what may happen later in the story. Therefore, this is the correct answer.
- Story within a story: This device involves including a smaller story within the main narrative, but it does not necessarily give clues about future events.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 2: Foreshadowing.
To summarize, the answers to the questions are as follows:
1. Madison said, "We should all go to the hardware store."
2. The plot is when and where the story takes place.
3. Foreshadowing.