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What aspect of a short story's setting should be analyzed?
What aspect of a short story's setting should be analyzed?
- The resolution of the conflict
- The author's biography
- The mood and atmosphere (correct)
- The number of characters involved
Which of the following plot elements refers to the turning point of a story?
Which of the following plot elements refers to the turning point of a story?
- Denouement
- Resolution
- Inciting action
- Climax (correct)
What type of conflict is characterized as man-vs-man?
What type of conflict is characterized as man-vs-man?
- Struggle against societal norms
- Conflict between characters (correct)
- Internal struggle
- Struggle against nature
Which technique involves hints or clues about what will happen later in the story?
Which technique involves hints or clues about what will happen later in the story?
What describes the differences in the way an author uses language and sentence structure?
What describes the differences in the way an author uses language and sentence structure?
Flashcards
Plot
Plot
The sequence of events in a story, encompassing the inciting action, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. It describes what happens and how it unfolds.
Setting
Setting
The time and place in which the narrative takes place, including the atmosphere and mood created by the author.
Character
Character
Individuals within the story who drive the narrative. This can include the protagonist (hero), antagonist (villain), and other characters with varying roles.
Theme
Theme
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Techniques
Techniques
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Study Notes
Analyzing a Short Story
- Summarize the plot in 5-6 sentences.
- Identify the setting (time, place, mood, atmosphere) and how the author creates it. Consider changes in setting and descriptive language (word choices).
Plot Analysis
- Identify the plot structure (inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution/denouement).
- Look for any plot twists or surprises (irony, open endings).
Character Analysis
- Identify the main characters (protagonist, antagonist, supporting characters).
- Analyze character types (dynamic, static, round, flat, etc.).
- Consider the role of each character in the story.
Structure
- Examine any divisions or shifts in the story's structure (e.g., chapters, sections).
- Determine the purpose of these divisions.
Conflict
- Identify conflicts (man vs. man, man vs. self, man vs. nature, man vs. society).
- Determine the dominant conflict and how it's resolved or not.
Literary Techniques
- Analyze literary techniques used (foreshadowing, flashbacks, symbolism, point of view, stream of consciousness, etc.).
- Explain the author's purpose in using each technique.
Style
- Describe the author's writing style (sentence structure, vocabulary, language level, figurative language like metaphors and similes).
- Analyze the author's voice and tone.
Author
- Research the author and their background (nationality, time period, cultural context).
- Consider how the author's background might influence their work.
- Identify cultural values, philosophy, or religion reflected in the story.
Theme
- Identify the central theme(s) of the story.
- Connect the theme(s) to the title of the story.
- Explain how various elements of the story contribute to the development of the theme(s).
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