Short Stories

Short stories are narratives that feature a wide range of characters.

• True

• False

Short stories revolve around one main theme or idea.

• True

• False

The action in a short story takes place over a very long time frame.

• True

• False

Short stories do not need a clear plot structure.

• True

• False

Short stories should employ creative language choices to engage the reader's interest.

• True

• False

An effective writer does this.

• Showing the reader what is happening.

• Telling the reader what is happening.

What is a narrative?

• A story usually used to entertain the reader

• Something you find in a magazine

• A maths sum

• A non fiction text

What is the basic plot structure of a narrative?

• Climax, resolution, orientation, complication

• Orientation, climax, complication, resolution

• Orientation, complication, climax, resolution

• Resolution, climax, complication, orientation

The Orientation does what?

• Sets the scene

• Tells us who the characters are

• Identifies where the story takes place

• Might even tell us when the story happened

The Orientation does what?

• Sets the scene

• Tells us who the characters are

• Identifies where the story takes place

• Might even tell us when the story happened