Plot Structure
Which part of the plot introduces conflict and sets the story in motion?
The Inciting Incident (rising action)
What are the two main kinds of conflict in literature?
Internal and External
Define Theme
The central idea or message of a story
What is the main idea of a text?
What the text is mostly about
Where did your teacher live before coming to Colombia?
Egypt
What’s the difference between the exposition and the inciting incident?
Exposition = background/characters/setting; Inciting (rising) incident = the event that starts the main conflict
If a character is deciding whether to tell the truth or lie, what type of conflict is this?
Internal conflict (man vs. self)
True or False: Theme can be one word.
False— it should be a sentence or statement
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
Main idea = what it’s about; Theme = what it means
Who is the youngest school counselor?
Manuela
In Wednesday (Netflix), when Wednesday investigates the monster attacks, which part of the plot is this?
Rising Action
In Rivers of Fate, the mother fights against the trafficking ring. What type of conflict is this?
External (character vs. society or character vs. character)
In Wednesday, what possible theme comes from her trying to fit in at Nevermore Academy?
Themes about identity, belonging, or being yourself
Read this short passage: “Despite the heavy rain, the soccer team practiced late into the night to prepare for the championship.” What is the main idea?
The team worked hard to prepare for the championship, even in bad weather
Which male student at Liceo Ingles has a mother who's a teacher?
Tyreke
What is the difference between climax and resolution?
Climax = turning point; Resolution = how the conflict is solved
What is the difference between “character vs. character” and “character vs. society”?
Character vs. character = conflict with one person; Character vs. society = conflict with rules, laws, or the larger community
In Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, the chef brings new ideas into the royal court. What theme could this suggest?
Innovation can challenge tradition
A news article describes new safety rules for electric scooters and gives examples of accidents. What is the main idea?
New rules were created because of scooter accidents / The article is about scooter safety rules
Which Colombian singer is known as the “Queen of Latin Music”?
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This artist has won more Latin Billboard Awards than any other singer. Who is he?
Shakira and Enrique Iglesias
If the ending of Hostage shows the leaders dealing with the results of their choices, which stage of plot is this?
Resolution (or Denouement)
In Wednesday, she struggles to fit in at Nevermore Academy while solving mysteries. Which two types of conflict are happening at the same time?
Internal (character vs. self) and external (character vs. society/character)
Write a theme for Hostage based on leaders making impossible decisions.
Leadership requires sacrifice / Choices under pressure reveal true values
Which is easier to identify first: theme or main idea? Explain why with an example.
Main idea, because it states what the text is mostly about (example: a girl wins a race = main idea, but hard work pays off = theme)
This Colombian singer is known as the “King of Vallenato” and made the accordion famous worldwide. Who is he?
This traditional Colombian rhythm, often called the “mother of all Colombian music,” began on the Caribbean coast mixing Indigenous, African, and Spanish influences. What is it?
Carlos Vives
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Cumbia