Short Stories

Both short stories and novels are

• fictional

• boring

• terrible

• nonfiction

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.4

Both novels and short stories contain the following:

• setting and characters

• plot and mood

• a theme

• all of the above

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CCSS.RL.8.2

Because short stories are SHORT, there's no room for

• a plot

• fluff (or extra stuff)

• characters

• setting

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CCSS.RL.8.2

Short stories are fictional.

• True

• False

Setting is

• where and when the story takes place

• the time of day and year

• the time in history and/or time period

• the weather and scenery

• All of the above

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CCSS.W.8.3A

CCSS.W.8.3D

The setting helps build background, creates images in the reader's mind, and sets the tone and the mood.

• True!

• False

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CCSS.RL.8.2

The PROTAGONIST is

• the main character

• a secondary character

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

The ANTAGONIST

• is always evil

• is the main character

• is in CONFLICT with the main character

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

The conflict is

• a metaphor

• the problems that the main character faces

• actions taken in court

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.4

Conflict often happens between the

• protagonist and antagonist

• reindeer and snowmen