In 57 complete sentences, summarize your Module One short story. Give specific details about the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Your response should address each element of plot.
Think about the author’s use of structure in your Module One short story. How does the author order events? What plot techniques (flashback, flash forward, dream sequence) are used? In 35 complete sentences, thoroughly explain how the author’s choices regarding structure create tension and/or add to the meaning. Provide at least two specific details from the text to support your analysis of structure.
In 23 complete sentences, thoroughly explain the theme of your Module One short story. What message or big idea does the author communicate through the story? Provide at least two specific details from the text to support your analysis of the theme.
In 35 complete sentences, explain how the author develops the theme of your Module One short story. You can discuss how the author uses characters, conflict, events, or the setting to develop the theme; discuss only the elements that apply. Provide at least two examples from the text to show how the author develops the theme of your selected short story.
