Characters
Which character provides some comedic relief with ridiculous faces in “7th Grade”?
Michael
Where or when the story takes place
Setting
The point of view where the narrator is a character in the story.
1st Person
What is the first part of the plot diagram?
Exposition
Name 2 clues that Billy Weaver noticed that indicated something was not “normal” at the bed & breakfast
Answers will vary
Define antagonist and protagonist.
Antagonist = creates conflict for the protagonist;
“bad guy”
Protagonist = central character- the one we’re rooting for
Name 2 different conflicts within the story “Raymond’s Run”.
(Ex. Person v. ________/ then describe the specific conflict)
answers will vary
Define conflict
A struggle between 2 opposing forces / a problem that drives the plot.
What happens during the exposition?
Introduced to setting and characters
Why did Langston Hughes title his short story “Thank You, M’am”?
"Thank you, M’am” is what Roger says to Mrs. Luella at the end of the story. He appreciates that she gave him a second chance and was kind to him.
Who is the protagonist and the antagonist in “The Landlady”?
Antagonist = The Landlady
Protagonist = Billy Weaver
What is a theme in “7th Grade”? Explain your reasoning.
Answers will vary.
A universal message or something the author believes about a topic in the story
Theme
What is term for the moment something changes to interrupt the “normal” for the main character? It sets the plot in motion.
Inciting Event
FINAL JEOPARDY QUESTION
Write the titles of the 4 short stories we studied in this unit.
Write a theme found in each of the stories.
“Seventh Grade”
“The Landlady”
“Raymond’s Run”
“Thank You Ma’am”
*themes will vary*
Explain the difference between direct and indirect characterization.
Indirect - Shows you qualities of a character through their actions, others behaviors toward them, etc.
Ex) She stood up for her friend. (indirectly tells us she is brave)
Direct - Tells you something specific about the character.
Ex) She was brave.
Provide the definitions of
1) mood
2) plot
3)POV
1) mood - the atmosphere of the story / the feeling the story creates in the reader
2) plot - the sequence of events in the story.
3)POV - position the story is told from (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
What makes for a DYNAMIC character?
Character has a big INTERNAL change (thoughts, intention, motivation, feelings, dreams, etc)
What is the resolution of
“The Landlady” ?
We’re not really told how Billy Weaver’s “new normal” turns out…
How does the author of “Raymond’s Run” use INDIRECT characterization to reveal the character Squeaky?
Squeaky’s actions, thoughts, what she says (various examples of these)
Name the main characters of each of the short stories we read together in class.
1. Landlady - Billy Weaver
2.Seventh Grade - Victor
3.Thank You Ma’am -
Roger and Mrs. Luella
4. Raymond’s Run - Squeaky
List all 7 elements of story that we discussed in class.
1. Setting 2. Theme 3. Characters 4. Mood 5.Conflict 6.Plot 7.POV
Define 3rd person omniscient
The narrator isn’t a character in the story but knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters in the story.
Draw a plot diagram on the board. Correctly label each part of the diagram.
Beginning/ Exposition
Inciting Event
Rising Action
CLIMAX
Falling Action
End/ Resolution
What are the 6 types of conflicts?
Provide 4 examples of different conflicts found in any of the short stories from this unit.
1. Answers will vary.