Elements of Literature/Short Story Unit 2023

Which Signpost is when a character acts the opposite of what you'd expect

The part of the plot where the conflict is introduced

Which Signpost is a character having a sudden realization

the part of the story where the plot is "cleaned up" as it works towards an end

Which Signpost is when the author repeats a word or phrase over and over

Which Signpost is when a character gives important advice

The beginning of the story where the setting and characters are introduced

Which signpost is when we find out about the past

Which signpost is when a character is dealing with an internal struggle

Which point of view is "Sometimes a Dream Needs a Push" told in

The turning point; where the conflict changes

which point of view is in "Papa's Parrot"

Time and Place of a story

the author's word choice and writing style that creates atmosphere

The theme of "Papa's Parrot"

the emotional response the setting provides

Hints the author provides about what will happen later

Mrs. Jones kicking Roger is an example of which type of conflict

The point of view where a character in the story narrates

Poverty and lack of adult support makes Roger think he has to steal in order to get what he wants.

A universal insight into the human condition

A good theme statement does not include:

Mr. Tillian having a heart attack is an example of what type of conflict

the point of view where an outside narrator tells the story from one character's perspective

The end of the story when the conflict is resolved

Which point of view is "Thank You Ma'am" told in

The part of the story where tension is built

Chris's father feeling guilty about the accident is an example of what type of conflict

point of view with a narrator tells the story and can tell all of the characters' thoughts