Exciting Elements
Terrific Themes
Amazing Authors
The Stories Themselves
Potpourri
100

This element refers to the sequence of events.

Plot


100

"Helping others in a time of war" can be a theme from this story.

Old Man at the Bridge

100

This man thought Mars would take him home.

Ray Bradbury

100

The Old Man at the Bridge took place in this continent.

Africa

100

"Books are the gateway to knowledge" can be a theme from this film

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

200

This element refers to the main message or lesson from the story.

Theme

200

"Never give up even in times of severe hardship or terror"

Last Night of the World

200

This author was a convicted criminal who spent time in an Ohio prison.

O. Henry

200

The only character with a name in The Last Night of the World

Stan Willis

200

This author was known for twist endings.

O. Henry

300

If you were reading a story and the story included detailed descriptions of a city skyline with bright lights and tall buildings, it would be describing this story element.

Setting

300

"Even the best of friends can change"

After 20 Years

300

This American author wrote the story about the young boy who thought he was dying of a fever.

Ernest Hemingway

300

This is the total number of characters that appear in After 20 Years.

3

300

"Understanding differences throughout the world can lead to better understanding and a calmer mindset"

A Day's Wait

400

"You're under arrest," said George. "No, you are," said Peter, is an example of this element.

Character Interactions

400

"Always be aware of your surroundings, and never leave items behind" could be a theme from this story.

Duffy's Jacket

400

Ray Bradbury was inspired to write The Last Night of the World in this U.S. state.

California

400

In order to pass the time while the son was sick in A Day's Wait, the family went outside and did this activity.

Hunting

400

2 jobs that O. Henry had

Miscellaneous

500

The aunt of the main character in a story being diagnosed with a serious medical condition, but then being cured, is an example of these 2 elements.

Problem and Solution
500

"Sometimes, life in a new place isn't as great as one may think" can be a theme from this story.

Naming of Names

500

These are the 3 states O. Henry lived in (not including Ohio prison)

New York, North Carolina, Texas

500

The girl in The Rice Sandwich wanted to eat lunch in this specific location. 

Canteen

500

Please provide 2 of the 4 main points from the Brad Herzog TED Talk.

Miscellaneous

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