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Character Through Micro Stories

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Character Through Micro Stories

Flash fiction illustration

📚 Part 1: Understanding Flash Fiction

1. What is flash fiction?

A very short story that creates impact through brevity

A story told through photographs

A story that moves very quickly

A story about lightning

2. In "Sticks" by George Saunders, what does the father use to decorate throughout the story?

The father decorates _________________________________ in his yard.

3. Which narrative techniques does Saunders use to reveal the father's character? (Select all that apply)

Describing his actions and behaviours

Using repetitive imagery

Showing his impact on family dynamics

Direct character description

4. The story is told from which point of view?

First person (I/we)

Second person (you)

Third person (he/she/they)

Multiple perspectives

✏️ Part 2: Character Analysis

5. Describe three personality traits of the father in "Sticks". Use evidence from the text to support each trait.

Trait 1: _____________________________

Evidence:

Trait 2: _____________________________

Evidence:

Trait 3: _____________________________

Evidence:

6. How does the father's behaviour affect the family atmosphere? Explain using specific examples from the text.
7. Identify two language features (such as imagery, tone, or symbolism) that Saunders uses to create atmosphere in the story.

Language Feature 1: _____________________________

Example from text: _____________________________

Effect on atmosphere: _____________________________

Language Feature 2: _____________________________

Example from text: _____________________________

Effect on atmosphere: _____________________________

🎭 Part 3: Critical Response

8. Write a paragraph explaining how George Saunders uses language and narrative techniques to shape your understanding of the father and his influence on the family. Use specific examples and metalanguage in your response.
9. What do you think the "sticks" symbolise in the story? Explain your interpretation.

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