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WorksheetsElements of Short Stories Review version 2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Authors create setting in variety of ways. Readers can use the acronym P.T.M.C. to remember the 4 ways setting is described. What does the acronym stand for?
People, Theme, Mood, Circumstance
Pages, Theme, Mood, Creative Writing
Place, Time, Mood, Creative Description
Place, Time, Mood, Circumstance
What makes up "circumstance" when describing setting? Choose 2 answers:
Clothing, language, and culture
The time of day
Colours and weather
Events like a war or a pandemic
What makes up "mood" when describing setting?
Location, Time of Day
Time Period and Clothing
Objects, sounds, the weather
Place and Languages
What type of setting description is this?
The sun had set, and the streets were lit with glowing lanterns. Hundreds of people danced in a slow, happy procession.
Place
Time
Mood
Circumstance
What type of setting description is this?
It was the summer of camp and Starbucks. We went into town for Obon, the festival of the dead, when we welcome our ancestors home.
Place
Time
Mood
Both Place and Time
Which answer best describes the character vs. self conflict in "Everyday, Ordinary Hoop Court"?
Dante challenging the main character
The main character telling himself not to take the insults personally
The police officer escorting the main character out of the car
The main character working hard to write an essay for English class
Which answer best describes a character vs. character conflict in "Everyday, Ordinary Hoop Court"?
The main character getting "A"s in English class
The main character asking his dad to drive him to basketball
The main character looking for Dante to say hi at the end of the varsity game
The main character challenged by other players who call him too young and skinny
What are some tips for creating a good theme statement? Choose 3!
Make a topic brainstorm first
Add names of characters from the story
Don't add names of characters from the story
Think about what the author wanted the reader to understand
Think about how the author added an inciting incident
What is the equation for a good theme statement?
_topic_ + (a) = awesome theme statement
Which theme statement best suits "Everyday, Ordinary Hoop Court"?
Parents won't support you through difficult times, you have to stand up for yourself
Repeated challenges in life help us grow into better versions of ourselves
Basketball is a difficult sport
Waking up early is an important part of having a good day
