Question

Which statement is true about short stories

A) A story map can be effectively used during the drafting stage of story writing to help keep the writer on track

B) A story map shows where each character in a story lives. This helps the writer create realistic descriptions

C) A story map shows the location of all events in a short story and how they are related

D) A story map includes details about the characters and their personalities

Answer 1

A story map can be effectively used during the drafting stage of story writing to help keep the writer on track.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option A) "A story map can be effectively used during the drafting stage of story writing to help keep the writer on track". A story map is a graphic representation of how a story is organized including characters, plot, setting, problem and solution. This approach is helpful during the drafting stage and helps the writer to keep on track, particularly if a complex story involving multiple locations and characters is being written.