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Perrine’s Literature
The Elements of Fiction
Short Story Boot Camp
Directions: Read and complete the following questions by the due
date indicated for each story. Reading about the background
information is optional, however, you should re-familiarize yourself
with the elements.
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Plot and Structure p. 103-111
“How I Met My Husband” Alice Munro p. 125-141
Answer p.140 #1,3,8 due 9/17
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Characterization 161-166
“Everyday Use” Alice Walker p. 166-174
Answer the following questions: due 9/21
1. Give one example of direct and one example of indirect
characterization for the following characters: Mother, Maggie,
and Dee. (6 total responses)
2. Which character experiences an epiphany? Give details and
explain.
 Theme p.191-198
“Welding with Children” Tim Gautreaux p. 198-211
Answer p.211 #1,4,7 due 9/23
 Point of View p.237-243
“The Lottery” Shirley Jackson 261-269
Answer p.269 #1,4,8 due 9/25
 Symbol, Allegory, and Fantasy p.284-295
“Young Goodman Brown” Nathaniel Hawthorne p. 309-320
Answer the following questions: due 9/28
1. On page 576, Hawthorne states that Brown’s wife is “aptly
named,” Faith (i.e., her name fits her personality). After reading
the story, do you agree? Does Brown have true “faith” in her?
2. What do you think the pink ribbons are meant to signify?
3. Who do you think the old man Brown meets on the road really
is? Look closely at the words used to describe him. What do
they signify?
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4. Was everything Brown witnessed a figment of his own
imagination, something conjured by evil, or a dream? Support
your answer with passages from the text.
 Humor and Irony p.334-338
“The Drunkard” Frank O’Connor 339-348
Answer the following questions: due 9/30
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List a source of humor in the story.
Explain something ironic in the story.
To whom does the title refer? Explain.
Do you think Larry’s father is serious when it’s implied he will
never drink again? Explain. (see bottom p.346)
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