198 - Short Story Activity Sheet
198 - Short Story Activity Sheet
198 - Short Story Activity Sheet
What is the climax/turning point of the story? How is the conflict resolved? Setting: Completely identify the setting and cite the authors clues. (multiple may apply)
Circle the means of characterization the author includes in the story: (multiple may apply) Direct Indirect A Indirect D Indirect B Indirect E Indirect C
Give quotes from the text that exemplifies two different means that are used.
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Point of View: Determine and provide evidence to show from whose point of view is the story written: (only one applies) _____ First-Person Point of View _____ Third-Person Objective Point of View _____ Third-Person Limited Point of View _____ Third-Person Omniscient Point of View Evidence:
Irony:
Which types of irony are used in the story? (multiple may apply) _____ Situational _____ Verbal _____ Dramatic
Theme: What universal message is the author revealing through the story? The author provided this information to the reader: _____ through a change that happened to the protagonist _____ through key phrases and inferences _____ through the title of the selection Defend your answer with evidence from the text.
Tone: What is the overriding tone of the story? Cite words, phrases, and sentences that convey this attitude/feeling.
Symbolism: Which of the following are used as symbols? (multiple may apply) PEOPLE PLACES THINGS Explain two that are used, what is represented?
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