Topics for a short story are different from a personal narrative because...

topics are imagined incidents, unlimited topics.

the events that begin to conclude the story.

refers to words that appeal to the 5 senses & mental images.

Both Personal Narratives & Short Stories include a...

Topic, Setting, Plot, Characters, and Dialogue.

External Conflict occurs when a character...

struggles with an outside force,- another character; nature.

The plot of a personal narrative focuses on....

a sequence of events of a significant incident.

events that conclude a story & reveal the theme.

Events that give background information; the introduction.

Elements of Storytelling include...

exposition,rising action,climax,falling action,& resolution.

The theme of Thank You M'am is about...

responding to a bad act with kindness may cause + change.

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Climax
the event that is the turning point in the story.
events that give the reader background info; introduction.
the events that conclude the story & reveal the theme.
the major events that began that develop the plot.
2
Rising Action
events that conclude the story and reveal the theme.
the major events that develop the plot & lead to the climax.
the event that is the turning point in the story.
Events that begin to conclude the story & lead to the ending
3
Topics for a short story are different from a personal narrative because...
topics are imagined incidents, unlimited topics.
topics are limited to what has happened.
topics are real incidents.
topics relate to a claim, evidence, and reasoning.
4
I'm not choosing him because he is a "player." "Player" is an example of the literary term...
Denotation
Figurative Language
Connotation
Point of View
5
Falling Action
the event that is the turning point in the story.
the events that conclude the story & reveal the theme.
the major events that develop the plot.
the events that begin to conclude the story.
6
Sensory Language
refers to individuals who are slightly emotional.
refers to vivid verbs.
refers to words that appeal to the 5 senses & mental images.
refers to words that have more than 1 meaning.
7
Dialogue in a short story is about...
finding textual evidence.
limited, repeated dialogue & about what has been said.
imaginary dialogue.
two main characters.
8
Both Personal Narratives & Short Stories include a...
Setting, Topic, Characters, Dialogue, and Ploy.
Topic, Setting, Plot, Morals, and Dialogue.
Topic, Setting, Plot, Characters, and Dialect.
Topic, Setting, Plot, Characters, and Dialogue.
9
External Conflict occurs when a character...
struggles with their locker just before the bell rings!
struggles with themselves; man vs self.
struggles with an outside force,- another character; nature.
is pushed to the brink of war.
10
The plot of a personal narrative focuses on....
a sequence of events.
a sequence of events of a significant incident.
a sequence of events based on conflict and theme.
rising action.
11
Resolution
events that conclude a story & reveal the theme.
to set loose or free.
Hi-definition on a flat screen tv.
events that occur on Dec. 31, but never happen after that.
12
Exposition
When a character struggles with an outside force.
the major events that develop the plot.
Events that give background information; the introduction.
Events that begin to conclude the story and lead to the end.
13
Settings in short stories take place in...
times and places in a memory.
the basement.
times and places of the incident.
imaginary times and places.
14
Elements of Storytelling include...
plot analysis, conflict, and theme.
parts of the story that transition well.
exposition,rising action,climax,falling action,& resolution.
yodeling and tone.
15
The theme of Thank You M'am is about...
dangerous streets in New York City.
standing up to bullies as a kid only to become a writer.
how a family can make the most out of living in a garage.
responding to a bad act with kindness may cause + change.
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Characters may be found in any number of people, animals, or objects written in a...
Expository writing.
Short Story.
Argumentative essay.
Personal Narrative.

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