Short Stories

Short stories do not need a clear plot structure.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Short stories should employ creative language choices to engage the reader's interest.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Short stories are narratives that feature a wide range of characters.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Short stories revolve around one main theme or idea.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

The action in a short story takes place over a very long time frame.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the first part of the plot structure?

• inciting incident

• exposition

• climax

• resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5