Short Story Components
What are the main events in a story?
The Plot
Who is the author of "Sol Painting, Inc.?"
Meg Medina
What does "Humiliated" mean?
Ashamed or embarrassed
What type of pet does Mr. C own?
Bonus 100 points if you guess the name
Dog (Marla)
(True or False) There can be only one setting in a short story.
FALSE!
Who is the narrator of "The Difficult Path?"
Lingsi
Is this use of quotation marks correct or incorrect?
"John said, Don't go to the store".
No
(100 bonus points to teams who can explain why)
What did Mr. C work as before he became a teacher? (Hint: it has to do with writing)
Journalist
“Miss Lee, could you please, um, be my ninja?” is an example of what literary device?
Dialogue
Who is the narrator of "Secret Samantha?"
Sam
Who is the narrator of "Sol Painting, Inc.?"
Merci
What is Mr. C's favorite genre of story? (Hint: ooooooooo...boooooooooooo...wooooooooo)
Horror (that was the sound a ghost makes)
The difficulty or problem characters in the story must overcome
Where does "Sol Painting, Inc." take place (specifically, where does the conflict/problem happen?)
Seaward Pines (Private School)
What is a "ransom?"
Money exchanged for a prisoner
How old is Mr. C?
30
What is the term for the point of a story that has the highest amount of tension or excitement?
Climax
What is the main problem in "The Difficult Path?"
Lingsi does not want to marry FuDing
Is this usage of quotation marks correct or incorrect?
Sutton yelled to her friends, "Jokes on you! I'm actually a professional breakdancer!"
Correct
Where should Chromebooks go at the end of the day?
In their corresponding Chromebook cart