Short Stories Unit English 10-2 Mrs.

Austin

Looking for a Short Storys Elements You and a partner will choose ONE of the short stories we have looked at so far and identify the parts and elements of it, as well as how they contributed to the story. Things you will need to address: 1) 2) 3) 4) What type of short story is this? How do you know? What was the setting? How did the setting influence the story? Were there any characters in the story? What types of characters were they? What did you learn about these characters (hint: use the analyzing characters section of the short story notes. 5) Identify the: a. Inciting force b. Conflict c. Rising Action d. Crisis e. Climax f. Falling Action g. Resolution 6) Was there any exposition in your story? If yes, what was it? If no, why didnt it need any? You and your partner should submit your answers to Mrs. Austin via a google doc, by the end of class.