Elements of Short Stories Review version 2

Authors create setting in variety of ways. Readers can use the acronym P.T.M.C. to remember the 4 ways setting is described. What does the acronym stand for?

• People, Theme, Mood, Circumstance

• Pages, Theme, Mood, Creative Writing

• Place, Time, Mood, Creative Description

• Place, Time, Mood, Circumstance

What makes up "circumstance" when describing setting? Choose 2 answers:

• Clothing, language, and culture

• The time of day

• Colours and weather

• Events like a war or a pandemic

What makes up "mood" when describing setting?

• Location, Time of Day

• Time Period and Clothing

• Objects, sounds, the weather

• Place and Languages

What type of setting description is this?

The sun had set, and the streets were lit with glowing lanterns. Hundreds of people danced in a slow, happy procession.

• Place

• Time

• Mood

• Circumstance

What type of setting description is this?

It was the summer of camp and Starbucks. We went into town for Obon, the festival of the dead, when we welcome our ancestors home.

• Place

• Time

• Mood

• Both Place and Time

Which answer best describes the character vs. self conflict in "Everyday, Ordinary Hoop Court"?

• Dante challenging the main character

• The main character telling himself not to take the insults personally

• The police officer escorting the main character out of the car

• The main character working hard to write an essay for English class

Which answer best describes a character vs. character conflict in "Everyday, Ordinary Hoop Court"?

• The main character getting "A"s in English class

• The main character asking his dad to drive him to basketball

• The main character looking for Dante to say hi at the end of the varsity game

• The main character challenged by other players who call him too young and skinny

What are some tips for creating a good theme statement? Choose 3!

• Make a topic brainstorm first

• Add names of characters from the story

• Don't add names of characters from the story

• Think about what the author wanted the reader to understand

• Think about how the author added an inciting incident

What is the equation for a good theme statement?

_topic_ + _________ = awesome theme statement

Which theme statement best suits "Everyday, Ordinary Hoop Court"?

• Parents won't support you through difficult times, you have to stand up for yourself

• Repeated challenges in life help us grow into better versions of ourselves

• Basketball is a difficult sport

• Waking up early is an important part of having a good day