Vocabulary
Elements of a Story
Plot
Characterization
Short Story
100

Illegal hunting

poaching

100

This place is the setting of "The Interlopers".

A forest in the Carpathian mountains

100

Character who was "the interloper" at the very beginning of the story.

Georg Znaeym

100
"Ulrich strayed away by himself from the watcher whom he had placed in ambush on the crest of the hill, and wandered far down the steep slopes..."
brave, adventurous
100
Define conflict
the struggle between two opposing forces
200

Expressions of sympathy

condolences

200

When the tree falls on Ulrich and Georg, this is an example of which type of conflict?

character vs. nature

200

The reason the roebuck were "running like driven things tonight".

There was a disturbing element in the forest.

200
"When they drag me out from under these branches, it won't need much clumsiness on their part to roll this mass of trunk right over on the top of you..."
sly, smart, clever
200
A short story is an element of nonfiction.
False. A short story is fiction.
300

Great annoyance and frustration

exasperation

300

The main TYPE of CONFLICT in "The Interlopers".

character vs. character

300

The type of tree that fell on Ulrich and Georg.

A beech tree

300
"Let us drink, even if tonight one of us dies."
thoughtful, friendly
300
What is it called when the events of a story are told in the order that they happened?
Chronological Order
400

A very steep drop

precipitous

400

This is the turning point in "The Interlopers".

Ulrich realizes that their feud over the strip of land wasn't worth it and that they should be friends.

400
What was offered to be shared between the two men as they were trapped together? (Be specific!)
Wine in a flask
400
"...And each prayed a private prayer that his men might be the first to arrive, so that he may be the first to show honorable attention to the enemy that had become a friend."
competitive
400
List the five main elements of a story IN ORDER.
Exposition (beginning), Rising Actions, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
500

to give in; agree; consent

acquiesce

500

The 3 questions to ask that help you to find the theme of a short story.

1. What was the main character's problem?

2. What did he/she learn from that problem?

3. What similar message can I apply to my life?

500
What was the reason Georg did not want to share a drink with Ulrich?
Georg claimed that he would never share a drink with an enemy.
500
"...the idiotic chattering laugh of a man unstrung with hideous fear."
afraid, stressed
500
What is the conversation between two characters called?
Dialogue
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