Parts of a short story
What 4 points make up a setting?
1. Place (WHERE is the story located?)
2. Time (WHAT historical period/time of day)
3. Weather Conditions (IS IT rainy, sunny, musty?)
4. Social Conditions (WHAT is the daily life of the characters like?)
Who are the main characters?
What is
1. Mr. White
2. Mrs. White
3. Herbert White
4. Sergeant-Major Morris.
Name 2 types of conflicts (ex. ____ v _____)
What is
1. Character vs. Another character
2. Character vs. Society
3. Character vs. Nature
4. Character vs. Self
Give a one sentence summary of the story
What is
answers may vary (Ms.Whelan will decide if the team gets the point))
What is the difference between tone and mood?
What is
Tone: refers to the authors attitude toward his/her subject (overall/)
Mood: refers to the readers attitude toward his/her subject (can change)
What is the second wish?
What is
Mrs. White wishing for Herbert to come back
What is
3rd person omniscient: knows all of the characters thoughts
3rd person limited: only knows a limited amount about characters
What is the climax of the story?
What is
Knocking on the door
What are the 3 types of irony?
What is
1. Verbal
2. Dramatic
3. Situational
What is a lesson we can take from this story?
What is
answers may vary
(ex. be content with what you have, be careful what you wish for and, don't tempt fate)