Short Story Final Progress Check E9
R1- Comprehend a grade level text.
Write a one paragraph summary of what happened in “The Interlopers” by Saki.
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R2 – Understand and apply the key elements of the plot diagram.
Using “The Interlopers” by Saki, fill in the following information.
Exposition
Conflict
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
R3 - Understand and apply the literary elements.
Define the following terms.
Foreshadowing –
Symbolism –
Irony –
Explain how each is used in “The Interlopers” by Saki.
Foreshadowing –
Symbolism –
Irony –
Short Story Final Progress Check E9
R4 - Analyze how point of view is reflected in a text.
Define.
1st Person –
3rd Person
In “The Interlopers” by Saki, what type of point of view is used? Explain how you know with an example from
the text.
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R5 – Determine features of character development.
What is the difference between direct characterization and indirect characterization?
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Give an example (or two) of each type of characterization used in “The Interlopers” by Saki.
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Direct/Indirect What did you learn about the character?
R6 – Identify theme in literature.
Define theme.
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What is a theme that can be applied to “The Interlopers” by Saki. Defend your decision.
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