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The Black Cat
Read The Black Cat here. Listen to it here.
This is the test:
Short Story Test
1. After reading “The Black Cat”, use specific details (who, what, where and when) to explain the following elements of plot:
a. Exposition-
- Characters
- Settings
- Background Information
b. Rising Action
- What is the struggle, complication, problem or conflict?
- Is it internal or external?
c. Climax-
Using lots of details, describe the confrontation the main character has with the conflict.
d. Falling Action-
- What is the outcome of the confrontation scene?
- Who is impacted by what happened?
- What new problems or action have developed?
e. Resolution-
- How does the story end?
- How is the conflict resolved?
- How is the main character changed?
- How are others in the story changed?
2. Answer the following questions about the author and then, in a 250 word essay, explain what his main idea was in the story.
- Why did the author write this story?
- What is a major point he is trying to make?
- How does he communicate his message by using characters, settings and the plot?
- What might these things represent?
- e. What is your opinion of the book?
- The answers to question 1 are due on your blog on November 5th.
- The answers to question 2 are due on your blog on November 7th.
- The essay portion of the test is due on your blog on November 12th.
