How to Discuss a Story. Бунеева И.М - 52 стр.

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Appendix 1

                    A PLAN OF DISCUSSING A STORY

      I. Identify the main elements of the story:
                a) historical and social background setting (when and where the
                   scene is laid);
                b) the plot: introduction; the main body; climax; conclusion;
                   moral;
                c) the main characters;
                d) the theme of the subject matter of the story; major and minor
                   themes (what does the story deal with?);

     II. What do you think of the author’s style? What means does the author
         use to depict the main characters, to describe the setting, to create the
         atmosphere of the story? (narration, description, dialogue, stylistic
         devices).

     III. Assessing the story, sharing impressions:
                a) how would you define the genre of the story?
                b) what do you think the title means? How does it relate to the
                   theme of the story?
                c) through whose eyes is the story told? Can you feel the author’s
                   position, his affection toward the characters? Do you share the
                   author’s point of view?
                d) what is the message of the story? What conclusions about life
                   and people does the story head to?
                e) How much does the story help readers to understand human
                   nature and psychology of people, the nature of conflicts they
                   face?