Short Stories And "Raymond's Run"

Conflict is an essential element in storytelling as it creates tension, suspense, and keeps the audience engaged. Without conflict, a story would be dull and lack excitement. Conflict can take various forms such as internal conflicts within characters or external conflicts between characters or forces. It drives the plot forward, allows for character development, and provides opportunities for resolution and growth. Therefore, it can be concluded that conflict indeed makes a story interesting.

The statement "Squeaky's family is rich" is given as a statement, and the answer is False. This means that Squeaky's family is not rich.

The story being told in the first person perspective means that the narrator is a character within the story and is recounting events from their own point of view. This allows the reader to have a more intimate and personal connection with the narrator and their experiences. It also allows the narrator to provide their own thoughts, feelings, and interpretations of the events, which can add depth and complexity to the storytelling. Therefore, the statement that the story is told in the first person perspective is true.

"Raymond's Run" does not contain a conflict between the protagonist and anything supernatural. The story focuses on conflicts between the protagonist, Squeaky, and other characters (Man vs. Man), the expectations and limitations placed on her by society (Man vs. Society), and her own internal struggles and growth (Man vs. Self).

In the conclusion of the story, "Squeaky" contemplates the possibility of training Raymond, suggesting that she may change her attitude towards him. Additionally, it is mentioned that the two girls may become friends, indicating a potential positive development in their relationship.

In class, plot structure was compared to a roller coaster because both involve a series of ups and downs, twists and turns, and moments of anticipation and excitement. Just like a roller coaster, a well-structured plot takes the audience on a thrilling journey, building tension and suspense before reaching a climax and ultimately providing a satisfying resolution. The comparison helps students understand the different elements of a plot and how they contribute to the overall storytelling experience.

In the introduction of the story, "Squeaky" describes her love of running and introduces her brother Raymond as her "big little brother". These events provide background information about "Squeaky" and her relationship with her brother, setting the stage for the story to come.

Debra is the correct answer because she is identified as the main character or protagonist of the story. The other options, Cynthia, Raymond, Gretchen, and Mary Louise, are not mentioned or indicated to be the main character, so they are not the correct answer.