Short Story Terms Review H

The high point of interest/suspense in the story; the turning point:

• exposition

• resolution

• falling action

• climax

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

The central message, lesson, or moral that the author creates in a story:

• mood

• theme

• tone

• symbol

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Who is the protagonist in a story?

• The minor character

• The main character

• The force acting against the main character

• None of the above

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who is the antagonist in a story?

• The minor character

• The main character

• The force acting against the main character

• None of the above

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

True or False: The protagonist is always the "good guy" in a story

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

True or False: The antagonist in a story will always be a person.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In "Button, Button" what will the Lewis' receive if they push the button?

• $50

• $50,000

• $500

• $500,000

What is the climax of "Button, Button"?

• Mr. Lewis dies

• Norma presses the button

• Norma brings the box back in side

• Mr. Steward calls Norma

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In "Button, Button" why was Arthur uninterested in the details of the offer?

• He did not need any money.

• He thought the offer was immoral.

• He knew that Mr. Steward was crazy.

• He thought Mr. Steward was joking

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In "The Princess and the Tin Box" that the princess throws pearls, not rice, at her brother's wedding is an example of

• Reversal

• Incongruity

• Exaggeration