2.2 - Diving into Short Stories: Practical Application of Analysis
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Practice Questions
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What are the five stages of a plot in order?
💡 Hint: Try using the acronym ER-CFR.
Define what setting means in literature.
💡 Hint: Think about where and when the story happens.
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What are the five key elements of plot structure?
💡 Hint: Remember the order of events throughout a narrative.
True or False: The theme of a story is always clearly stated.
💡 Hint: Think about how you discover themes in stories.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze how a character's motivations interact with the plot structure in your chosen short story.
💡 Hint: Map the character's motivations against key plot points.
Explore the notion of theme in a narrative you’ve studied and evaluate how effectively it is conveyed through characters and setting.
💡 Hint: Look for passages that highlight character interactions and setting descriptions.
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