Short Story Elements, "Sound of Thunder," & "All Summer"

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What are the five elements of a short story?

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Setting, theme, character, plot, conflict.

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What is an antagonist?

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The character who opposes the main character.

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What kind of literary device is this? 'The sun is like a penny.'

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Simile.

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What does the symbol 'sun' stand for in 'All Summer in a Day'?

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Freedom.

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Why do the school kids hate Margot?

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Because she remembers the sun and talks about it.

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What is the definition of 'setting' in a short story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is 'theme' in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed by the story.

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Define 'conflict' in a short story.

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The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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What is a 'protagonist'?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is 'mood' in literature?

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The emotional atmosphere created by the author.