Character Types
What is a protagonist?
The main character of the story
True or false: setting includes the location, time, and characters in a story.
False: setting is only about the location and time of a story, not the characters
What POV is this sentence written in?
"I know I'm going to do well on this quiz!"
First person
A character keeps secrets from their best friend, causing problems in the relationship. What type of conflict is this?
Character vs. character
What is the beginning of the story called, when characters are introduced and the setting is established?
Exposition
What is an antagonist?
What type of word is a descriptive word that can be used to describe a setting?
Adjective
What POV is this sentence written in?
"You walked down the hall and took the stairs to the second floor."
Second person
A character fight against laws they think are unfair, even when the government has them arrested. What type of conflict is this?
Character vs. society
What is the end of the story called, when the problems have been resolved?
Resolution
What is a foil?
A character with opposite/contrasting traits to the main character
What is the setting of "All Summer in a Day?"
Is the following sentence in third person omniscient or third person limited?
"John desperately wanted to leave, but Leo felt brave and decided to keep going."
Third person omniscient (seeing into more than one character's mind)
A character crashes their car while driving down a dangerous mountain, and is attacked by a bear. What type of conflict is this?
Character vs. nature
What is the most exciting or important part of the story called, when characters face their main conflict?
Climax
Who is the protagonist of "The Landlady?"
Billy Weaver
Is the setting of "The Landlady" described in a way that creates a scary mood or a comforting one?
Scary!
Is the following sentence written in third person omniscient or third person limited?
"'Wait!' Henry cried. He ran to catch up, hoping the bus wouldn't leave him behind--but the bus driver looked at him and kept driving."
Third person limited (we don't know what the bus driver is thinking--only see inside one person's mind)
A character has severe doubts over whether or not they will be able to make the soccer team, and their anxieties almost stop them from trying out. What type of conflict is this?
Character vs. self (internal conflict)
In "After Twenty Years," which character is a foil to Jimmy Wells?
What is the setting of "After Twenty Years?"
An empty, rainy street in New York City at night
Is "After Twenty Years" written in first person, second person, or third person POV?
Third person (using "he"/the characters' names in the narration rather than "I" or "you")
In "All Summer in a Day," the constant rain on Venus makes everyone live underground, and causes Margot to be very unhappy. What type of conflict is this?
Character vs. nature
What part of the story occurs between the exposition and the climax?
Rising action