Short Story Elements

Which of these describes the time and place of the story?

• Theme

• Setting

• Conflict

• Plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Check the FIVE basic elements of all short stories.

• Setting

• Plot

• Theme

• Character

• Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is one way authors use to demonstrate character?

• Through describing the time and place

• By putting them in awkward positions

• Through their actions

• Through their moms and dads telling stories

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Tell me the difference between a protagonist and an atagonist.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which elements tells me the meaning or message behind the story?

• Plot

• Conflict

• Character

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

There are two types of conflict: internal and external.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which one is NOT an element of plot?

• Conflict

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

True or false: the plot is the sequence of events and character action that relates to the conflict.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What do authors use to provide a better understanding of the setting?

• Good vocabulary

• Figurative language

• Random ten-syllable words

• They appeal to your five senses

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In order to understand the theme which of the following do you have to do? (Select all that apply)

• Identify the plot elements.

• Read and annotate the text.

• Have a general understanding of the characters interactions and the setting.

• Be able to identify the the thesis.