Conflict
What is conflict?
The struggle between a character and an opposing force.
What is the first part of a story called - the part where we meet the characters, setting, and context?
The exposition
What is the name for the main character, the hero, of the story? Hint: it starts with a "p".
Protagonist
An author gives a hint or clue to help the reader predict events in the future.
foreshadowing
The beanbag wrapped around me to comfort me after a long day.
personification
external conflict
What is the part of the story after the beginning, where the conflict begins and it starts to heat up?
Rising Action
What is the name for the opposition in the story, the bad guy. Hint: it starts with an "a".
antagonist
The author steps back in time to tell of an event that happened much earlier.
flashback
I was shocked to see him - I was like a deer in the headlights.
simile
What is internal conflict?
A character's own struggle inside their mind or heart: fear, doubt, decision, etc...
What is the part of the story where the big, most important event occurs?
The climax
Is the following sentence direct characterization or indirect characterization?
"Peter was strong, capable, and confident."
direct characterization
The author's words and images give the reader a feeling while reading. Hint: it starts with an "m".
mood
A police officer's son gets arrested.
A chef hates to cook dinner for his family.
A window washer is afraid of heights.
These are examples of...
irony
OR
situational irony (to be more specific)
Give an example of an external conflict in the book you are currently reading.
Student is able to list a specific external conflict between a character and an opposing force.
What is the part of the story that happens after the big event where the events start to calm down toward the end of the story?
The falling action
Use indirect characterization to infer a trait about the following character:
"Sally stood tall. She never let anyone walk all over her. If you dared to take her on, you almost always regretted it."
Answers may vary:
Sally is strong, confident, and/or capable.
The author uses the 5 senses to describe a scene, person, or idea to help the reader visualize.
imagery OR sensory details
My dog is my counselor. I can tell him everything.
metaphor or personification
Give an example of an internal conflict happening in the current book you are reading.
Student is able to identify an internal conflict in the main character's thoughts or feelings.
Name all 5 parts of the plot mountain from start to finish? Exposition....
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
Share one important character trait of the main character in your book and explain what text clues helped you infer this?
Student shares a trait and gives at least one specific example from the text to prove it.
What point of view is the following passage told?
Both Jimmy and Sally were sad to say goodbye to their neighbor. Jimmy walked down the hall, trying to hold back his tears. Sally knew she would keep the memories dear to her heart.
3rd person limited or omniscient?
3rd person omniscient
This is when a physical item stands for something else. Example: a cross stands for faith; a ring stands for commitment.
symbolism or symbol