Technology
This technology allows people to communicate instantly across the world through platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok.
What is social media
This reveals a character's personality through what they say.
What is dialogue
This is the central message or lesson that a story is trying to teach the reader.
What is a theme
Out of all the parts of a typical plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution), what part of a plot usually contains the most important event
What is a Climax
In The Great Gatsby, this light across the bay represents Gatsby’s hopes and dreams.
What is the green light
This concept refers to technology being used to control or influence people’s thoughts, behaviors, or choices without them realizing it.
What is technological manipulation
This shows a characters traits by what they do in the story
What is indirect characterization
These elements, including decisions and actions, help reveal and develop the theme throughout a story.
What are characters’ choices
Out of all the parts of a typical plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution), what part of a plot usually sets the scene before everything plays out
What is a Exposition
In Lord of the Flies, this object symbolizes order and civilization
What is the conch shell
This ethical concern arises when personal data is collected, stored, and used without a person’s full knowledge or consent.
What is data privacy?
Clues given about a character given by the narrator or other characters
What is indirect characterization
This part of a story, including time and place, can influence how a theme is presented.
What is the setting
Out of all the parts of a typical plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution), what part of a plot follows after the big event unveils
What is a Falling Action
In To Kill a Mockingbird, this bird represents innocence
What is the mockingbird
This term describes a society where people are constantly monitored through cameras, tracking, and digital surveillance systems.
What is a surveillance society
Clues given about a character given by the narrator or other characters
What is direct characterization
Authors use this to communicate deeper meanings or messages beyond just the plot.
What is theme development
Out of all the parts of a typical plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution), what part of a plot occurs after the main issue is resolved
What is a Conclusion
In Animal Farm, this farm structure symbolizes propaganda and the manipulation of truth.
What is the windmill
This type of technology uses algorithms to make decisions and learn from data, often replacing human judgment.
What is artificial intelligence
This includes a character’s thoughts and feelings, helping readers understand them better.
What are internal thoughts
When a story includes multiple messages, this term describes the existence of more than one theme.
What are multiple themes
Out of all the parts of a typical plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution), what part of a plot builds up the story
What is a Rising Action
In The Scarlet Letter, this letter “A” symbolizes both sin and, later, strength
What is the scarlet letter