Name the PPACCTS
"Charles"
"Lamb to the Slaughter"
"On the Sidewalk Bleeding"
"Priscilla and the Wimps"
PPACCTS to the Max!
Random
100
Fill in the blank: ______________ is defined as what happens in the story.
Plot.
100
What did Mary Maloney use to kill her husband in "Lamb to the Slaughter?"
She used a leg of lamb.
100
In "On the Sidewalk Bleeding," Andy was a member of what gang?
He was a member of the Royals.
100
This is known as the central idea/message of the story.
Theme.
100
This conflict is when two or more people struggle with each other.
Person vs. Person
200
This is defined as the standpoint from which a story is told.
The point of view.
200
The short story "Charles" is told from what person's point of view?
It is told from the mother's point of view.
200
What was the name of the gang in "Priscilla and the Wimps?"
Klutter's Kobras.
200
Fill in the blank: The atmosphere is the overall mood of the story. The atmosphere is created by the setting, plot and _________
The emotion of the characters.
200
Fill in the blank: Most of the short stories we read were told in the first-person and the __________ point of view.
Third-person.
300
This is defined as a problem or struggle between two opposing forces.
Conflict.
300
In "Lamb to the Slaughter" after killing her husband, who did Mary Maloney visit in order to create an alibi for herself?
She went to Sam, the grocer.
300
In "On the Sidewalk Bleeding," who is the first person who finds Andy in the alley?
The drunk man.
300
This example of point-of-view is when the narrator knows the thoughts of all the characters.
Third person omniscient (all-knowing)
300
This is known as the highest point of action in the story.
The climax.
400
The setting is where the story takes place and includes what two parts?
The time and the place.
400
Where does Laurie's mother first get a chance to talk to Laurie's teacher?
She first gets a chance to talk to his teacher at the P.T.A meeting.
400
Who does Priscilla stick up for in "Priscilla and the Wimps?"
Her friend, Melvin.
400
List the seven main elements of the short story.
Plot, Point of View, Atmosphere, Characters, Conflict, Theme and Setting.
400
What is the last thing Mary Maloney does in "Lamb to the Slaughter?"
She giggles.
500
List the five events of the plot, in order.
1. Introduction; 2. Rising action; 3. Climax; 4. Falling action/denouement; 5. Conclusion
500
Read the following line from "Lamb to the Slaughter": “Probably right under our very noses. What you think, Jack?” This line is an example of what literary device?
Irony.
500
In "On the Sidewalk Bleeding," what is the last thing Andy does?
He takes off his purple jacket that identifies him as being a member of the Royals.
500
We learn about the characters by DRATS. What does DRATS stand for?
Do, Reputation, Appearance, Think, Say
500
What are the names of the couple that find Andy in the alley in "On the Sidewalk Bleeding?"
Freddie and Angela.
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