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Short Story Elements: 9th grade Literature
Short Story Elements: 9th grade Literature
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This is created by making the readers wonder how the conflict will be resolved
foreshadowing
flashback
suspense
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A character who changes over time is ______ character type
round
flat
dynamic
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The highest point of interest in the story when the character(s) solve his/her struggles is the
rising action
climax
exposition
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A character who is stereotypical is a ______ character type
stock
static
dynamic
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What an author says directly about the character is
direct characterization
indirect characterization
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What are the 4 elements of a short story?
plot, illustrations, bibliography
plot, setting, character, theme
setting, flashbacks, illustrations
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Person vs. Fate
External
Internal
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A character who remains the same is a ______ character type
round
static
flat
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A character with a complex personality; a real-life character is a _____ character type
flat
square
round
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Introduction, Inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action, conclusion make up the
the turning point of the story
the 6 ingredients of plot
the character list
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The final workings of the a story and all the loose ends are tied up is called the
conflict
introduction
resolution
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The central idea about life that the story highlights; the message the author is conveying is
plot
climax
THEME
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The feeling that the setting evokes (happy, mysterious, eerie...)
internal conflict
atmosphere
rising action
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The insertion of an earlier event into the time order of a narrative is called a
flashback
foreshadowing
suspense
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Person vs. Self
External
Internal
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A question or statement that grabs the reader's attention is the
Narrative Hook
Concluding Sentence
Topic Sentence
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A surprise ending is referred to as a
narrative twist
narrative hook
a sequel
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The chain of events in a story
plot
setting
characters
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Usually the "good guy" / hero archetype; the main character we follow,strives to solve conflict
antagonist
protagonist
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This is a way to map out a story's plot.
True
False
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Person vs. The Supernatural
Internal
External
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A brief, imaginative narrative containing characters, plot, conflict, climax, & a conclusion
a biography
a novel
a short story
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Person vs. The Environment
External
Internal
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The time, location, and description of where the story takes place is called the
setting
rising action
characters
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Physical & personality characteristics that are revealed through: actions, speech, thoughts is
character traits
mood
theme
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The character completes the action of his/her decision is called the
climax
falling action
rising action
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Incidents which carry the plot along
Introduction
Climax
Rising action
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What are the two types of conflict?
East and West
Interior and Exterior
Internal and External
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Person vs. Technology
External
Internal
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A character who is built around a single idea is a _____ character type
round
square
flat
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Setting, basic situation, characters, and the narrative hook are introduced here
Falling action
Conclusion
Introduction/Exposition
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Person vs. Person
External
Internal
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This is what prevents the main character from getting what he or she wants
falling action
setting
conflict
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What is the first major action in the story that sets the story in motion(gets the ball going)?
Falling Action
Inciting incident
Climax
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The "bad guy" / villain archetype; usually creates conflict for the main character
protagonist
antagonist
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The author's emotional attitude toward the subject matter (excitement, nostalgia) is the
flashback
conflict
mood
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Any personalities who are involved in the plot of the story(people, animals,fantasy characters)
resolution
characters
setting
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Can be read in one sitting.
novel
a series
short story
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The feeling of excitement and curiosity that keeps the reader turning the pages is the
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Suspense
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Foreshadowing, flashbacks, conflict, & suspense are often included in the
Inciting incidents
Rising action
Conclusion
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This occurs based upon what the author
infers
about a character &how the audience
interprets
it
indirect characterization
direct characterization
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Other characters who are necessary to moving the plot along are called the
primary characters
supporting actors
secondary characters
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Person vs. Society
External
Internal
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This is usually the point of highest emotion
conclusion
climax
setting
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A technique for hinting at events that may occur late in the plot
flashbacks
foreshadowing
exposition
