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This document provides an introduction to the key elements of short stories, including definitions of a short story, its typical elements, and questions to guide analysis of the short story "The Open Window" by Saki. A short story is a brief work of prose fiction, usually under 10,000 words and read in one sitting. It discusses identifying characters, setting, exposition, conflict, climax, sequence, and resolution in the story. Students are asked to re-read the story and consider how the author presents the character of Vera.
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The open window
- 1. Introduction to Short Stories
- 2. Learning Objective To understand the key elements of the short story genre.
- 3. Brainstorm with your partner... What defines a short story?
- 4. The Short Story A short story is a piece of prose fiction, usually under 10,000 words, which can be read in one sitting.
- 5. Elements of a Short Story Match the terms found in a short story to the correct definition.
- 6. “The Open Window” By Saki
- 7. Pre-reading What does the title of this story suggest about its content, genre, etc.? What is suggested by the description, “...a very self-possessed young lady of fifteen...”?
- 8. After Reading... Can you now identify the following? 1. Who are the characters in the story? 2. Where is the story set? 3. Give an example of exposition (background information) that we are given. 4. Where is the conflict in the story? 5. Where is the climax of the story? 6. What is the sequence of the story? 7. What is the final resolution of the story?
- 9. Extension Task Re-read “The Open Window” Think about and be ready to discuss: ~ How does Saki present Vera’s character in the short story?