3.2 - Short Stories from 'Treasury of Short Stories'
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Practice Questions
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What are the parts of a story's narrative structure?
💡 Hint: Use the acronym E-R-C-F-R.
Define characterization.
💡 Hint: Think about how authors reveal traits.
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What are the five parts of narrative structure?
💡 Hint: Think of the acronym E-R-C-F-R.
True or False: Indirect characterization occurs when authors explicitly describe a character.
💡 Hint: Remember the differences between direct and indirect characterization.
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Consider 'The Little Match Girl'. Discuss how Andersen uses contrast to enhance the story's theme of hope versus despair.
💡 Hint: Identify specific scenes where warmth and cold are juxtaposed.
Analyze whether the use of irony in 'A Face in the Dark' serves to enhance the theme of fear of the unknown.
💡 Hint: Reflect on specific moments of Mr. Oliver's experience when his character is tested.
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