Material to Review for Short Story Test 1, 10/1/15
All classes
The test will cover two main areas - the literary elements we have learned and the first three short stories we have read. An organizer can be found below; should you wish to fill it in, the information can be found on this website or in your notes. Knowing what the following things are and being able to relate them to the stories we have read will be very helpful in attaining a good grade.
Literary Elements
I. The plot is the sequence of events in a story.
A. Exposition
B. Rising Action
C. Climax
D. Falling Action
E. Resolution
II. Characterization
A. Protagonist vs. Antagonist
B. Dynamic vs. Static
C. Round vs. Flat
D. Direct vs. Indirect Characterization
Short Stories (located in the menu at left)
I. "The Lady, or the Tiger?" by Frank Stockton
II. "Gaston" by William Saroyan
III. "A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury
Familiarize yourself with the characters, plot, themes, and unique features of each story.
Literary Elements
I. The plot is the sequence of events in a story.
A. Exposition
B. Rising Action
C. Climax
D. Falling Action
E. Resolution
II. Characterization
A. Protagonist vs. Antagonist
B. Dynamic vs. Static
C. Round vs. Flat
D. Direct vs. Indirect Characterization
Short Stories (located in the menu at left)
I. "The Lady, or the Tiger?" by Frank Stockton
II. "Gaston" by William Saroyan
III. "A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury
Familiarize yourself with the characters, plot, themes, and unique features of each story.