Plot
This is the sequence of events that make up a story.
What is plot?
This is the struggle or problem between opposing forces in a story.
What is conflict?
The lesson or moral of the story
What is theme?
What is the type of characterization called when an author tells the reader something about a character?
What is direct characterization?
What do we learn at the end of The Moment Before the Gun Went Off?
Lucas was actually the farmer's son
This is the turning point of the story, where the conflict reaches its highest level of tension.
What is climax?
In this type of conflict, a character struggles with their own thoughts, emotions, or decisions.
What is character vs. self?
A theme should be written as this rather than as a single word such as “friendship” or “greed.”
What is a complete sentence?
What does the L in the STEAL acronym stand for?
What is LOOKS?
What do we learn at the end of The Necklace?
The necklace was worth a fraction of the money that Loisel paid back her friend.
This is the part of the plot where the main conflict develops and tension begins to build.
A character trying to survive a dangerous storm is an example of this type of conflict.
What is character vs. nature?
This type of irony occurs when a character says something but means the opposite, often to mock or make fun of something.
What is verbal irony?
What does the E in the STEAL acronym stand for?
Effect on others
This element introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation at the beginning of a story.
What is exposition?
A character who challenges an unfair law or government is experiencing this type of conflict.
What is character vs. society?
The audience knows that a character is walking into a trap, but the character thinks they are completely safe. What type of irony is this?
What is dramatic irony?
A student sees another student sitting alone and lunch and asks if they would like to sit with their friend group. What type of indirect characterization is utilized in the scenario?
What is ACTIONS?
What is a potential theme from The Necklace?
What is "Be happy with what you have"?
The moment when something happens that changes the situation and starts the main story/conflict.
What is inciting incident?
A character that has to fight against their destiny is an example of which type of conflict?
What is character vs. fate?
A fire station burns down. What type of irony is this, and why?
What is situational irony?
A student walks into class and says, “Good morning, everyone! I hope you’re all having a great day!” What type of indirect characterization is used?
What is SPEECH?
Name one example of irony found in Lather & Nothing Else?
-verbal: killing isn't easy
-situational: The fact that the Captain went to an enemy’s barber shop knowing he might kill him.
-dramatic: We knew the barber was a spy and thought that the Captain didn’t know