Authors
This author wrote to get a break from being a parent
Who is Shirley Jackson?
This story's theme was people will do anything to fit in.
What is "Rain, Rain Go Away"
This character has had a hard life growing up in Ireland.
Who is Bridgie?
This device was used to tell the story in "Square Dancing"
What is a flashback
Name one story we read that doesn't have a denouement.
This author was as Russian immigrant whose love of science was reflected in his writing.
Who is Isaac Asminov?
This story's theme was it is important to be a good story teller.
What is "The Story Teller"
Who is Laurie?
The title of this short story is an example of allusion.
What is "Rain, Rain Go Away"
Name three antagonists in "The Story Teller"
What are: bratty kids, the bachelor's inexperience with kids, the aunt wants him to fail, the kids could behavior worse, the long and uncomfortable train ride
This author was a high school drop out.
Who is Paul Darcy Boles.
This is the theme of "Charles"
What is people see what they want to see
This character talked about a girl that was horribly good.
Who is the bachelor?
Laurie walking with swagger into kindergarten and rolling his muddy wagon in the house are examples of what literary device?
What is foreshadowing?
This is what the Sakkaros family did that made them most human
They cared so much about fitting in that they self-destructing - just like humans will do almost anything to fit in
This author had a dislike for his aunt and it was reflected in his writing.
Who is Saki?
This is the theme of "Square Dancing"
What is treat people with dignity
This character remarked that her neighbors acted as if they were made of sugar.
Who is Lillian Wright?
The story the bachelor tells the children on the train uses what literary device?
What is a surprise ending?
Name three different teaching positions Mrs. Harrigan had at Saint Francis during the last ten years.
What is: 4th grade teacher, MS science & religion, MS literature, PE teacher, 4th grade teacher assistant
This author's real name was Hector Hugh Munro.
Who is Saki?
"We can't always make things right but we can do small things that affect lives" is the theme of this story
What is "The House Guest"
This character is the protagonist in "Square Dancing" episode from The Wonder Years
Who is adult Kevin
Bridgie making collars for stray dogs is symbolic of this
It is a symbol for the theme of the story. It symbolizes how we all do a part to take care of our world.
Name three characteristics of a short story
What are: one protagonist, limited characters, limited setting, characterization is done quickly, limited plot, the protagonist facing a dilemma that is resolved in the climax, usually one central theme