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Short Story Unit Review

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    Review all elements of short stories
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  • What are the 5 Elements of Ficiton?
    Plot, Setting, Theme, Characters, Point-of-View
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  • Label each part of the plot mountain.
    Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
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  • What are the two necessary parts of setting?
    When and Where (time and place)
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  • Give me an example of theme in "All Summer in a Day" (7th grade), "Tell-Tale Heart" (8th grade)
    Answers will vary
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  • Define 1st Person Point-of-View
    the narrator is a person in the story; telling the story from their own point of view.
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  • Define 2nd Person Point-of-View
    The narrator describes the reader's actions, thoughts, and background using "you."
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  • Define 3rd Person Limited
    Told by an outside narrator. We know one character's thoughts.
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  • Define 3rd Person Omniscient Point-of-View
    Told by an outside narrator, you know what more than one person is thinking.
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  • Define 3rd Person Objective Point-of-View
    Told by an outside narrator, you only see actions (no thoughts)
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  • Give me an example of symbolism from "The Raven" (7th grade) or "The Interlopers" (8th Grade)
    Answers will vary
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  • What is the difference between metaphors and similes
    Metaphors = Comparison not using like or as Simile= Comparison using like or as
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  • Give an example of alliteration
    Answers may vary (ex. Sally sells seashells)
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  • What is an allusion?
    A casual reference to another story (ex. You're as angry as the hulk)
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  • What is imagery?
    Descriptive Language (usually appeals to the 5 senses)
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  • Give an example of onomatopoeia
    Answers will vary (ex. "Boom!" "Pow!")
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  • Give an example of personification
    Answers will vary (ex. The desk cried from the weight of the desk)
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