Plot & Conflict
Characterization
Point of View
Setting & Mood
Vocabulary
100
The three types of sequence of time
What are chronological order, flashback, or foreshadowing?
100
1. Actions 2. Dialogue 3. Other character's opinions
What are the three ways that a character may be indirectly characterized?
100
The narrator is a character in the story.
What is first person point of view?
100
When Buddy is nostalgic and remembers his last moment with his cousin in "A Christmas Memory".
What is an example of mood in "A Christmas Memory"?
100
It is ____ that I go to the grocery store because there is no more food in our house.
Imperative
200
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What are the elements of plot?
200
1. Narrator's descriptions 2. Personal thoughts 3. Physical appearance
What are three ways that a character is directly characterized?
200
When the narrator is NOT a character within the story and know the thoughts and feelings of only one character.
What is third person limited point of view?
200
The setting affects this when the character is exposed to danger and they must overcome difficulty.
How does conflict affect the setting?
200
My son was trying to ____ me into saying yes and approving of his trip to San Juan del Sur with no adult supervision.
Goad
300
When Rainsford arrives on the island and finds empty bullet cartridges.
What is an example of foreshadowing in "The Most Dangerous Game"?
300
When Jill's inner thoughts reveal that she is really very insecure rather than being perfect.
What is an example of direct characterization in "Pancakes"?
300
The short story "Pancakes" is written in this point of view in order for the reader to understand why Jill is a perfectionist.
What is first person point of view?
300
The setting affects this when it determines the living conditions of the characters and shapes their personality.
How do the characters affect the setting?
300
Many people feel ____ for the President of the United States since it is such a prestigious and powerful position.
Adulation
400
When the father in "Daughter of Invention" remembers the oppressive dictatorship in the Dominican Republic.
What is an example of flashback in "Daughter of Invention"?
400
When Jill's inner thoughts about seeing the 66 guests walk into the restaurant is contrasted with what Jill actually says to the customers.
What is an example of indirect characterization in "Pancakes"?
400
"The Necklace" is written by this point of view in order for the reader to understand the feelings of Madame Loisel, her husband and her friend Madame Forestier.
What is the third person omniscient point of view?
400
The setting of winter and the changing weather in late November serves as this to represent the Christmas season.
How does the setting serve as a symbol?
400
My teacher seemed ____ with the students since she was so angry that not a single student did their homework.
Rabid
500
Affects the characters decisions & actions causing conflict in the rising action or increase the conflict during the climax
How may the internal and external conflicts affect the plot of a story?
500
When the reader realizes that Madame Loisel replaced the necklace because she is too ashamed to admit that she lost it.
What is an example of character motivation in "The Necklace"?
500
Determines what information the reader knows.
What impact does point of view have on the reader?
500
The season, weather, or historical period create a feeling in the reader.
How does the setting affect the mood of a story?
500
Not bringing home my textbook or notes will ____ me from being able to study for the exam.
Preclude
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