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Short stories are narratives that feature a wide range of characters.
True
False
Short stories revolve around one main theme or idea.
True
False
The action in a short story takes place over a very long time frame.
True
False
Short stories do not need a clear plot structure.
True
False
Short stories should employ creative language choices to engage the reader's interest.
True
False
Short stories can take a long time to read.
True
False
What begins a story?
Complication
Beginning
Orientation
Resolution
What things must be mentioned in an orientation?
Background Infomation
Characters
Setting (time and place)
All of this!
What is the complication?
There are no complications
One of many problems in the story
The problem that begins the story but not the only one
The only problem in the story
What is the purpose of rising action?
To make the story interesting
To build the tension before the climax
To wrap up the story
To introduce characters
A climax is...
The middle
The turning point in a story
The point of most intensity
When a problem happens for a character
Falling action...
Creates more problems for the characters
Begins to resolve problems in the story
Ends the story
A resolution...
Is always happy
Introduces new characters
Resolves the main problem
What should I avoid in my short story?
Using heaps of dialogue
Using figurative language
Describing the setting
Describing the characters
An effective writer does this.
Showing the reader what is happening.
Telling the reader what is happening.
Short stories can be as fun as you make them!
True
False
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