1. S HORT S TORY R EVIEW

2. W HAT MUST A STORY HAVE ? Setting- the locale or period in which the action of a novel, play, film, etc., takes place Characters- A person or thing portrayed in an artistic piece, such as a drama or novel, a part or role, as in a play or film Plot- Also called storyline. the plan, scheme, or main story of a literary or dramatic work, as a play, novel, or short story.

3. W HAT ELSE ? Point of View- the position of the narrator in relation to the story, as indicated by the narrator's outlook from which the events are depicted and by the attitude toward the characters, also 1 st or 3 rd person view

4. W HAT ARE 1 ST AND 3 RD PERSON ? 1 st person- the grammatical person used by a speaker in statements referring to himself or herself or to a group including himself or herself, as I and we in English 3 rd person- the person that is used by the speaker of an utterance in referring to anything or to anyone other than the speaker or the one or ones being addressed

5. W HAT ARE THE PARTS OF A STORY ? Exposition - dialogue, description, etc., that gives the audience or reader the background of the characters and the present situation. Rising action – a related series of incidents in a literary plot that build toward the point of greatest interest Climax – a moment that is of maximum intensity or is a major turning point in a plot

6. A RE THERE OTHER PARTS ? Falling action - the part of a literary plot that occurs after the climax has been reached and the conflict has been resolved Resolution – the result ing state

7. T HERE W ILL C OME S OFT R AINS Paranoia- baseless or excessive suspicion of the motives of others Regiment- a group or army Incinerator- a furnace or apparatus for burning trash, garbage, etc., to ashes Oblivious- unmindful; unconscious; unaware Psychopathic- an antisocial personality disorder, manifested in aggressive, perverted, criminal, or amoral behavior without empathy or remorse

8. T HERE W ILL C OME S OFT R AINS Simile- a comparison using like or as Personification- giving human characteristics to something non-human Setting- place and time of story Symbolism- something that stands in place of something else Protagonist- the main character Imagery- descriptive language that creates pictures in the mind

9. T HERE W ILL C OME S OFT R AINS Who/what is the protagonist? The house What is the setting? Year 2026, a smart house, California Who had lived in the house? A family of four, the McClelands What things can the house do? Cook, speak the time, clean itself

10. C HARLES Elaborately- marked by intricate and often excessive detail Simultaneously- existing, occurring, or operating at the same time Cynically- bitterly or sneeringly distrustful Matronly- a married woman, esp. one who is mature and staid or dignified and has an established social position

11. C HARLES Characterization- the creation and convincing representation of fictitious characters Plot- storyline, the plan, scheme, or main story of a literary or dramatic work, as a play, novel, or short story- consists of exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution Theme- a unifying or dominant idea or truth, motif, or underlying message

12. C HARLES Who is the protagonist? Laurie What is the setting? Home, a kindergarten class What is fact? Something that can be proven What is opinion? What a person thinks or feels about something, people can have different or opposing opinions- no right or wrong Who is Charles? Laurie

13. S EVENTH G RADE Catechism- a series of questions and answers to help learn religion Propelled- pushed forward Scowl- a look of displeasure Lingered- stayed behind Trudge- to walk heavily or wearily Sprint- to run quickly

14. S EVENTH G RADE Who is the protagonist? Viktor What is the setting? Fresno, CA, a middle school Why does Michael scowl? He saw it in a magazine and thinks it makes him look cool Why does Viktor take French? Because he knows Teresa is taking French

15. S EVENTH G RADE Why is Teresa so impressed with Viktor? She thinks he knows French Why does Viktor think he will like seventh grade? He knows he will be spending time with Teresa helping her with French

16. A NTAEUS Robust- strong and healthy Obscure- unclear Awe- overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, fear, etc. Flourishing- growing vigorously; thriving; prosperous Nurtured- to feed and protect

17. A NTAEUS Conflict- to come into collision or disagreement Three types of conflict Man vs. Man Man vs. Self Man vs. Nature Allusion- an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication

18. A NTAEUS Where is T.J. from? Alabama What does his gang decide to grow? Grass Where do they grow it? A factory roof Who destroys it? The boys Why do they destroy it? To keep the owner from destroying it

19. B ROKEN C HAIN Sullen- showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve Swagger- walk with arrogance or attitude Muster- to gather Frustrated- disappointed; thwarted Desperation- the state of being desperate or of having the recklessness of despair

20. B ROKEN C HAIN What is the setting? Fresno, CA, a neighborhood Who is the protagonist? Alfonso Who is older? Alfonso or Ernie? Ernie What is the positive outcome for helping the little boy? Alfonso meets Sandra

21. B ROKEN C HAIN Why doesnt Alfonso borrow Rauls bike? He is afraid that he will be charged How do Alfonso and Sandra finally get to ride together? Ernie allows Alfonso to borrow his bike and they ride together

22. H OME Magnificent- grand Extension- add to length, such as time Burden- heavy weight, literally or figuratively Suspect- in question

23. H OME Imagery- descriptive language that paints a picture in the mind Inference- the process of arriving at some conclusion, especially when not directly stated Theme- a unifying or dominant idea or truth, motif, or underlying message Plot- Also called storyline. the plan, scheme, or main story of a literary or dramatic work, as a play, novel, or short story

24. H OME What is the setting? Chicago, Illinois Where does Papa go during his lunch hour? The office of Home Owners Loan Does this family want to move? No What does Helen plan to do at the end of the story? Throw a party

25. A UTHORS There Will Come Soft Rains Ray Bradbury Charles Shirley Jackson Seventh Grade Gary Soto

26. A UTHORS Antaeus Borden Deal Broken Chain Gary Soto Home Gwendolyn Brooks

27. F IVE P ARTS OF P LOT Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution

28. T EST F ORMAT True/False Matching Fill-in-the-blank Multiple Choice Label and Define Discussion