Elements of a Story
What is the climax of a story?
What is?
The most intense or turning point.
What is theme in literature?
What is...
The message or lesson the story teaches.
Why did Phillip and his mother leave Curaçao?
What is
Because of World War II and U-boat danger.
Name one type of Conflict found in Literature.
What is...
CvC, CvSociety, CvSelf, CvNature, CvTechnology, CvSupernatural
Fill in the blank to complete the theme for the paragraph below.
Kevin was excited to pass out the holiday cards he had made for each of his neighbors. A short time after delivering the cards, he got one back in his family’s mailbox. Inside, the card read “Thanks for the card, Kevin. It really meant a lot since I don’t have family in the area.” Kevin told his mom about the card from the neighbor. She gave him a hug and said, “See? By being kind, you never know who you’ll touch in a special way.”
Theme: Treat others with ______. You never know what someone is going through.
Kindness.
What is rising action?
What is....
The events that build tension and lead up to the climax.
What theme is shown when Phillip learns to depend on Timothy?
What is?
Friendship / cooperation / overcoming prejudice.
What do we call the sequence of events in a story?
What is Plot?
Give an example of external conflict
Answers may vary
Fill in the blank to complete the theme for the paragraph below.
Two university students were arguing furiously about whether or not soft drinks should be taxed. Before long, the discussion turned into insults and attacks. One called the other stupid. The other retorted back, saying they were an idiot. At this point, the conversation wasn’t going anywhere. Without respect, neither student was really listening anymore.
Theme: Respect other people’s opinion even when you don’t ______..
What is Agree?
What is falling action?
What is...
Events that happen after the climax and start to wrap up the story.
Main idea should be supported by:
A) Opinions
B) Characters, details
C) Predictions
What is...
B
This story element describes where and when a story takes place.
What is Setting?
Give an example of an internal conflict.
What is... Answers may vary.
What is the overall theme of the paragraph below?
Isabella knew she had to work fast if she wanted the party to start on time. But, there was so much cleaning to do, and the decorations were still waiting to be hung up, too. When her soccer team sailed through the door, she breathed a sigh of relief. “We’re here to help,” the team captain said. Isabella assigned tasks to everyone, and they were done within 20 minutes. They had plenty of time to spare before the other guests arrived.
A. If you work as a group, you can accomplish more.
B. To have a good friend, you must be a good friend.
What is.... B. If you work as a group, you can accomplish more.
What do authors include to help readers find character traits in their Writing?
What is..
Dialogue, actions, and thoughts
Explain one theme from The Cay and how Phillip learns it.
"Phillip learns courage by surviving blindness with Timothy’s help."
Etc....
Which quote BEST shows Phillip’s fear after going blind?
A) “I wanted to scream, but no sound came out.”
B) “I wondered when I would see again.”
C) “Timothy told me to rest.”
What is A
Name the five parts of a plot diagram in order.
What is...
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What is the overall theme of the paragraph below?
It was going to be a tough few months in the Gonzalez household. Dad had lost his job and Mom was only working part-time. When their parents broke the news, the kids were a bit worried about the change. But, Mom explained that sometimes life is tough and that by working together, they’d get through it. Everyone was going to pitch in so that Dad could look for work and Mom could apply to work full time. The kids promised to help with more chores, and the whole family committed to eating more meals at home to save money. Together, they’d make it through.
A. Families love each other no matter what.
B. Together, families can survive hardships.
What is... B. Together, families can survive hardships.
What elements of a story are included in the Exposition?
What is... Setting, Characters, and Conflict.
How is theme different from main idea?
What is...
Theme = message/lesson; Main idea = what it’s mostly about.
Describe two rising action events in The Cay
Answers vary (examples:Phillip and mom getting split up, shark attack on the raft, finding the island,phillip going blind.
State the difference between protagonist and antagonist.
Protagonist = main character; Antagonist = opposing force.
What is the theme of the passage below?
A swarm of flies found a pot of honey that had been tipped over. They would not leave the spot while a single drop remained. After a while the honey stuck to their feet and wings, and they could not fly away. They all cried, "What unsmart creatures we are! We have thrown our lives away for a few moments of pleasure!"
Those who are greedy never know when they've had enough