Elements of a Short Story

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English
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10th Grade
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Hillary Suggs
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
This part of a plot is where the author builds suspense and tension to keep the reader interested.
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
This part of a plot is where the conflict is begins to be resolved, and the tension within the story decreases.
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
This part of a plot is where the major conflict of the story occurs - typically serving as a turning point for the story.
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
This part of a plot is where the setting is revealed and major characters are introduced.
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
This part of a plot is where the story comes to a close - the author will use either "happily ever after" or "cliffhanger" techniques.
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
This character is typically considered the main character of the story. They are usually the "good guy", but not always.
Protagonist
Antagonist
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
This character is works against the main character. They are usually the "bad guy", but not always.
Protagonist
Antagonist
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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