7.5.2 - Short Stories
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Practice Questions
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What are the five main parts of the plot structure?
💡 Hint: Use the acronym E-R-C-F-R to remember the order.
Name one type of conflict.
💡 Hint: Think about struggles in your own life to relate to these.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What part of the plot introduces the setting and characters?
💡 Hint: Think about how any story starts.
True or False: The climax is always at the beginning of the story.
💡 Hint: Recall the sequence of plot structure.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a short story outline using a central theme selected from the list below. Include plotted events illustrating each part of the story. Theme options: love, loss, triumph, or identity.
💡 Hint: Start with a character’s journey relating to your chosen theme.
Write a brief character sketch for the protagonist in your story, including motivations, strengths, and conflicts they face. How does this impact their journey?
💡 Hint: Think about what drives your character and how they grow throughout the story.
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