Short Story Trivia
Definition of a short story.
A story with a fully developed theme but not nearly as long as a novel.
The literary device that gives human characteristics to non-human things.
Personification
A character kidnapped as a baby grows up hidden from the world until a stranger comes into their life. The characters have to work together to reach one character's lifelong dream and the other character to make a fortune. They get married after the villain perishes from a haircut.
Tangled
Three helpful aspects to help introduce a story character.
Age, looks, back story, attitude, family/friends, origins, etc.
The exposition for The Most Dangerous Game.
Rainsford is introduced as the main character. He falls off of the boat after his attention was caught by the sound of a firing gun.
The five plot points of a story.
Exposition, rising action, falling action, and resolution.
The literary device used in the following: Bandaids wouldn't work. Stitches would do nothing. A chug jug couldn't even fix it.
Allusion
A famous and entitled character gets stuck in a small town after getting lost on his way to the biggest competition of his life. He learns life skills in the town from his idol and becomes kind and caring, returning to the town after the competition ends.
Cars
Name three movies/stories/shows/etc. that use the following genres; thriller, romance, and sci-fi.
(Answers will vary)
The way the sailors felt when they were going past Ship-Trap island.
Scared, uneasy, worried, nervous, etc.
Character, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.
An object/concept used to depict a larger meaning, theme, or idea.
Symbolism
Some chick changes her entire lifestyle for a man and cannot speak because of it. Villain tries to steal her man but fails.
The Little Mermaid
The point of view in which the narrator is all-knowing and knows the thoughts/actions/feelings of everyone.
Third person omniscient
What does Zaroff say is wrong with his assistant, Ivan?
He is deaf and dumb.
The definition of climax.
The point of the story where the tension, excitement, or stakes reach the highest level. This is often when a character seems to be at a point where their obstacle/problem may seem impossible to overcome.
The difference between tone and mood.
Tone helps to set mood. Tone is based on diction as mood is based on plot, tone, characters, etc.
A girl's grandma turns into a sea pancake. The girl meets a past felon and they have to save the world with a green peanut M&M looking thing.
Moana
An assumption during the beginning of "The Most Dangerous Game" as to what the most dangerous animal was to hunt.
Tigers, hippos, cape buffalo, etc.
The quality of humans that Zaroff believes makes them the most dangerous game to hunt.
The ability to reason
The four different points of view
First person (I, my, me), Second person (you, yours), Third person limited (only seeing the view of few characters), and Third person omniscient (knowing all).
DAILY DOUBLE:
Give an example of metaphor, analogy, and simile using the same subject.
Varies on answer
Some random guy is chosen as a savior. He must go through immense training to defeat the villain who breaks out of prison with a feather. An old guy with a stick gives a slightly younger old guy the stick and the old guy dies. The old guy trains the savior and he succeeds at beating the villain.
Kung Fu Panda
The plotline of the responder's choice. Give the five key points of a plotline from a story, movie, fairy tale, etc.
Answers may vary
Rainsford believes this animal is the most dangerous game.
Cape buffalo