Short Stories

What is the first part of the plot structure?

• inciting incident

• exposition

• climax

• resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

True or False: The inciting incident is the highest point of the story; where emotions are at their peak and the story takes a turn.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Indirect characterization is...

• when the author shows the character's personality through speech, actions, and appearance.

• when the author (or another character) describes/reveals a character through thee use of adjectives, phrases, etc.

• when a literary device contains several layers of meaning

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Direct characterization is...

• when the author shows the character's personality through speech, actions, and appearance

• when the author (or another character) describes/reveals a character through the use of adjectives, phrases, etc.

• marked by the use of "like" or "as" to make a comparison

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

True or False: Allusion is a figure of speech where the author refers to subject matter by means f passing reference (a place, an event, a literary work, etc.).

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

A metaphor is...

• marked by the use of "like" or "as" to make a comparison

• the use of specific phrases to over-exaggerate/overemphasize (creates a more noticeable or grand effect)

• when one subject is implied to be another to draw on comparison of similarities

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

True or False: Symbol is a literary device that contains several layers of meaning (often concealed at first)

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

True or False: Characterization is the identification of conflict (man vs. man, man vs. society, etc.).

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which is NOT part of the plot structure:

• Rising action

• Climax

• Conflict

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the turning point of the story called?

• rising action

• conclusion

• climax

• inciting incident

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9