Short Story Analysis Worksheet STORY TITLE __________________________

As you read, jot down 3 questions that come to mind. 1. 2. 3.

Setting What is the setting—the time and location? How important are these elements in the story? Could it be set in another time or place just as well?

Characters Who are the characters in the story?

Characterization Who is the main character? Describe him/her. Does this person’s character change during the course of the story?

Tone Describe the tone of the story. How does the author create the tone? What are some textual examples that highlight the tone?

Imagery What pictures could you visualize as you read the story?

Point of View What narrative perspective is the story told from?

Conflict List and describe the different types of conflict from the story. Which were internal (self vs. self) and which were external (self vs. person, society or nature)

Internal

External

Theme What is the main idea of the story? Theme differs from the subject in that it involves a statement or opinion about the subject

Copy a line from the story that best represents each part of the plot.

Does surprise play an important role in the plot? Is there foreshadowing? Does the author use flashbacks?

Is anything about the story ironic?

Is there any symbolism in the story? How does the author make you aware of symbolic actions, people, or objects?

How does the title relate to the other elements in the story and to the overall meaning?