Everyday Use Full Lesson Cycle

Short Story Elements

Let's discuss parts of a story!

Multiple Choice

The overall development of a character's appearance and personality.

• Exposition

• Characterization

• Point of View

• Theme

Multiple Choice

The overall structure of a short story is called _____?

• Resolution

• Climax

• Plot

• Rising Action

Multiple Choice

Fiction is...

• a true story

• a made up story

• real but using made up characters

• all of the above

Multiple Choice

What are the five elements of plot listed in the correct sequence?

• resolution, climax, rising action, falling action, exposition

• characterization, conflict, climax, falling action, resolution

• indirect and direct characterization, plot, setting, sequence

• exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

Multiple Choice

The conflict of a story is defined as ___________.

• The ending.

• The beginning.

• The problem or dilemma.

• The point of view.

Multiple Choice

The exposition is defined as __________.

• The second part of the plot responsible for introducing the conflict.

• The first part of the plot responsible for introducing the setting, characters, and the conflict.

• The third part of the plot responsible for presenting the climax of the story.

• The last and final part of the plot responsible for solving the problem.

Multiple Choice

The rising action is defined as __________.

• The highest most intense part of the plot.

• The problem or dilemma.

• The solution to the problem or conflict.

• The second part of the plot responsible for for further developing the conflict.

Poll

The conflict is important to the story.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

The climax is defined as ________.

• Thickening the plot.

• The problem.

• The highest most intense part of the story.

• The dilemma.

Multiple Choice

The falling action is ___________.

• The fourth part of the plot used to begin the process of solving the problem or conflict.

• The second part of the plot used to develop each character.

• The highest most intense part of the story.

• The fifth and final part of the plot used to present a solution to the problem of the story.

Multiple Choice

The resolution is

• the solution to the conflict and end to the story.

• the beginning of the story.

• the highest most intense part of the action of the plot.

• the motif and theme combined.

Types of Conflict

Poll

True or False: There are only 2 types of conflict.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

Which of the following are types of conflict? (Select all that apply)

• Character v. Character

• Character v. Self

• Character v. Nature

• Character v. World

Character v. Character

• External conflict

• Mental or physical struggle between two or more characters

• Example: A couple disagree about how they should spend their money.

Character v. World/Society

• External Conflict

• Struggle between the character and the rules, laws, and/or ideas that are practiced the society they live in

• Example: A teenager breaks the law by running a red light

Character v. Nature

• External Conflict

• A struggle between the character and elements of nature that are out of their control

• Example: A family is stranded in a snow storm

Character v. Self

• Internal Conflict

• A struggle between the character and their conscience/what is in their head

• Example: A teenager is torn between ditching class and going to class to participate in the test review

Multiple Choice

What type of conflict is being illustrated?

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

Multiple Choice

What type of conflict is being illustrated?

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

Multiple Choice

What type of conflict is being illustrated?

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

Multiple Choice

What type of conflict is being illustrated?

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

Multiple Choice

What type of conflict is being illustrated?

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

Multiple Choice

What type of conflict is being illustrated?

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Choice

Maggie was walking down the 8th grade hallway where everyone was pushing and shoving to get through to be the first ones to get Chick-Fil-A. She was so dissapointed when she got to the line and they had run out of the fries.

What type of conflict is this?

• Man vs Man

• Man vs Self

• Man vs Society

• Man vs Nature

Drag and Drop

What type of conflict do you see in the picture​

Placeholder

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

Man vs Nature

Man vs Society

Man vs Self

Dropdown

The teacher was explaining to the students about how to use the copier in the lounge. One student decided not to ​ follow directions and broke the copier.

What is the conflict?

​

Select answer

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Multiple Choice

Choose the correct conflict from below?

• Man vs Man

• Man vs Self

• Man vs Society

• Man vs Nature

Multiple Choice

Martha was getting ready for a trip to Mars with her parents. She was really afraid and wanted to back out but her parents paid 12,000$ a piece for the rocket ride.

What type of conflict is Martha going through and how do you know this?

• Man vs Man

  Martha is afraid to tell her paents how she feels.d

• Man vs Self

  Martha is afraid to tell her parents the truth about how she feels because they have invested 12,000$

• Man vs Society

  Martha know this is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

• Man vs Nature

  Martha is afraid of going to space.

Match

Match the following by dragging the correct definition to conflict

• A person who struggles with their own thoughts and feelings.

• Person has a conflict with another person

• Person has a struggle with the law, beliefs or values of a group.

• Person has to face a force of nature beyond their control.

Man vs Self

Man vs Man

Man vs Nature

Man vs Society

• Man vs Self

• Man vs Man

• Man vs Nature

• Man vs Society

Multiple Choice

A theme can be developed through the actions and reactions of a character. What two ways can an author convey characterization?

• point of view and symbolism.

• symbolism and conflict.

• direct and indirect.

• transition and sequence

We will study 8 types of character...

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Sympathetic Characters

• Minor Characters

And...

• Round Characters

• Flat Characters

• Dynamic Characters

• Static Characters

The Protagonist

• The main character

• The story revolves around this character

• Sometimes referred to as the "hero" or "good guy"

• The one who is trying to accomplish a goal.

The Protagonist

• The protagonist can be and is often the narrator.

• The protagonist is not always the most liked character, but is still the protagonist because the story is mainly about him or her.

• Example: The Grinch

The Antagonist

• The antagonist acts against the protagonist.

• The antagonist creates problems that prevent the protagonist from reaching his/her goal.

• Not necessarily the "bad guy" or villain

• It can be one person or a group of people.

Round Characters

• We know a lot about them

• Round characters are multi-dimensional just like real people

• We see many sides and emotions of this character

• Usually a protagonist and/or antagonist

Flat Characters

• A flat character is not well-developed

• Few character traits are shown

• Often fits into stereotypes

• We don't know much about them

Dynamic Characters

• A character that undergoes an emotional or mental change by the end of the story.

• It may be a simple shift in attitude or a complete turnaround.

• The change can be for better or worse.

Static Characters

• This character stays the same over the course of the story.

• This character does not learn a lesson.

• This character is probably a flat character also.

Minor Characters

• Usually a flat and static character.

• Helps move the story along.

• Mentioned only briefly.

Sympathetic Characters

• A character we understand, sympathize, or relate to.

• This is a character the author wants us to identify with and feel for.

• It is easy to share the feelings of this character.

Multiple Choice

What is a dynamic character?

• A flat character.

• A character that goes through an important change because of the action of the plot.

• A static character.

• A character who does not change over the course of the plot.

Multiple Choice

A character who doesn't change throughout the story is a

• static character

• round character

• flat character

• dynamic character

Multiple Choice

A character who changes or grows over the course of the story is a

• dynamic character

• round character

• static character

• flat character

Multiple Choice

At the beginning of the story, Mrs. Smith is very upset that she must teach kindergarten this year. She is worried that she won’t know how to treat the young students. At the end of the story, Mrs. Smith is sad that she won’t be teaching kindergarten next year, because this was the best school year she’s ever had. Mrs. Smith is a _______________ character.

• Static

• Dynamic

• Flat

• Antagonist

Multiple Choice

Keith must find a way to earn $100 before the end of the month if he wants to go on an expensive field trip at school. His brother, who is jealous of him, tries to thwart his efforts to earn money. His brother is most likely the_____________.

• Dynamic character

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Flat character

Multiple Choice

In this story, the bus driver’s name is Al. The reader knows his name, and that he drives the bus every day. Al doesn’t participate in the plot other than driving the bus. Al is likely a _________________ character.

• Flat

• Round

• Protagonist

• Dynamic

Multiple Choice

Which scenario would make someone a static character? 

• A protagonist becomes more powerful and knowledgeable over time

• A protagonist starts off as a good character, but becomes evil 

• An antagonist eventually becomes kind

• An antagonist remains evil throughout the story 

Multiple Choice

John is a doctor working against the clock to find a cure for a disease that is threatening the human race. Despite all odds, he meets the challenge. John is the

• protagonist

• antagonist

• static character

• minor character

Multiple Choice

This type of character is not complex. He or she has only one or two main ideas or emotions.

• Round Character

• Flat Character

Multiple Choice

This type of character has a lot of emotions, beliefs, ideals, concerns, and thoughts.

• Flat Character

• Round Character

Multiple Choice

the character who causes the conflict the main character must face

• antagonist

• protagonist

• round character

• static character

Multiple Choice

In this story, Bryan is the main character’s brother. At the beginning of the story, he makes fun of the main character because of her hair cut. At the end of the story, he continues to make fun of the character. Bryan is most likely a

• static character

• dynamic character

• protagonist

• flat character

Multiple Choice

Which scenario would make someone a dynamic character? 

• A character breaks her arm. 

• A character cuts his hair. 

• A character gains a new perspective on life. 

• A character dies by the end of the story. 

Multiple Choice

Which scenario would make someone a static character? 

• A protagonist becomes more powerful and knowledgeable over time

• A protagonist starts off as a good character, but becomes evil 

• An antagonist eventually becomes kind

• An antagonist remains evil throughout the story 

Multiple Choice

Even though she loved to dance, Shannon was nervous about joining the dance team.  She tried out and made it, but never said a word to anyone.  At each dance practice, Shannon got a little more comfortable with her team.  By the end of the season, not only did she make friends, but she even taught the team a few dance moves.

• dynamic character

• flat character

• static character

• antagonist

Multiple Choice

A ______ is any person, animal, or figure represented in a work of literature.

• plot

• character

• conflict

• setting

Multiple Choice

the character/force in conflict with the main character

• protagonist

• antagonist

• flat character

• round character

• minor character

Multiple Choice

a character we know a lot about

• static character

• dynamic character

• flat character

• round character

• protagonist

Multiple Choice

a character we don't know much about

• static character

• dynamic character

• flat character

• round character

• antagonist

Multiple Choice

a character who undergoes an important internal change throughout the story

• static character

• dynamic character

• flat character

• round character

• minor character

Multiple Choice

a character mentioned only briefly in the story

• static character

• dynamic character

• major character

• minor character

• flat character

Multiple Choice

A family is shipwrecked and stuck on an island with wild animals.

• Character v. Character

• Character v. Self

• Character v. Nature

• Character v. World/Society

Multiple Choice

A teenager can't stop playing video games long enough to finish their homework.

• Character v. Character

• Character v. Self

• Character v. Nature

• Character v. World/Society

Multiple Choice

What are the three basic types of irony?

• dynamic, direct, and indirect irony.

• diction, device, and determined irony.

• dramatic, verbal, and situational irony.

• dramatic, situational, and direct irony.

Multiple Choice

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for civil rights and equality

• Character v. Character

• Character v. Self

• Character v. Nature

• Character v. World/Society

Multiple Choice

Two siblings get into a fight over who gets to eat the last piece of pizza.

• Character v. Character

• Character v. Self

• Character v. Nature

• Character v. World/Society

Multiple Choice

In the short story, "The Interlopers," what type of irony exists when the hunters are unexpectedly trapped by a tree?

• Dramatic irony.

• Verbal irony.

• Cosmic irony.

• Situational Irony.

Poll

How do you feel about differentiating between the four major types of conflict?

• Beginner--I am still struggling to understand, and need support.

• Apprentice--I understand, but still need some help and support.

• Proficient--I understand and can do it on my own.

• Expert--I understand this well enough to teach it to others!

Multiple Choice

What type of irony relies on the audience knowing more than the characters?

• Dramatic irony.

• Situational irony.

• Verbal irony.

• Cosmic irony.

Multiple Choice

What type of irony consists of a character saying one thing but meaning something completely different?

• Dramatic irony.

• Situational irony.

• Verbal irony.

• Cosmic irony.

Multiple Select

The term dilemma is simply another word for ________. (Select all that apply.)

• The conflict.

• The problem.

• The climax.

• The resolution.

Multiple Choice

Which literary element is applied when an author uses words to imitate sound?

• Hyperbole.

• Personification.

• Simile.

• Onomatopoeia

Multiple Choice

The time and place of a story is introduced in the exposition of the plot and known as the ____________.

• Sequence of events.

• Setting.

• Point of View.

• Limited.

Multiple Choice

An extreme exaggeration used by author's to create suspense or intensify meaning is known as a ___________.

• Metaphor.

• Simile.

• Hyperbole.

• Personification.

Multiple Choice

What is a motif?

• An element of irony.

• A repeated idea, image, or symbol that contributes to the overall development of the theme.

• The moral of the story.

• The conflict of the story.

​EVERYDAY USE

You have reviewed the ELEMENTS of a short story! Now it's time to READ before you completed the SHORT STORY QUIZ.

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