Themes
Don't make a bargain you can't keep
What is "Rumplestiltzkin"?
While named after an animal, it has little to do with it.
What is a red herring?
Cinderella, for example
What is the persecuted heroine?
This story takes place at mealtime and features a surprising (and deadly guest)
What is "The Dinner Party"?
Story is told using "I"
What is first person pov?
Nature will prevail
What is "There Will Come Soft Rains"?
_____ narrator in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band"
What is first person?
Rumplestiltzkin, officially
What is supernatural helper?
This story is an example of mystery
What is "The Adventure of the Speckled Band"?
Part of the plot that introduces characters, setting
What is exposition?
If you do kindness without expecting a reward, you will receive kindness in return
What is "The White Snake"?
A scene that takes place before the action in the moment
What is flashback?
the fish, ants, and ravens
What are Grateful animals?
A young boy tries to steal a purse and learns a valuable lesson
What is "Thank You, Ma'am"?
The emotional high point of a story
What is the climax?
Love is more important than material objects
What is "The Gift of the Magi"?
The final confrontation between a detective and a murderer
What is the j'accuse moment?
This archetype helps by giving advice
What is the wise old person archetype?
Story contains of a poem of the same name
What is There Will Come Soft Rains?
A POV where the narrator can see every character's thoughts and feelings
What is third person omniscient?
Ask for help when you need it
What is "Thank You, Ma'am"?
A theft occurs in a house with the help of someone who lives there
What is an inside job?
This archetype rises through hierarchy due to their smarts
What is the clever servant archetype?
Two people try to give each other the best Christmas ever
What is "The Gift of the Magi"?
POV used to draw a reader in, not used in fiction as much
What is second person POV?