Vocab
Children should show _______, patience, and self-control toward adults.
-balderdash
-perplexed
-forbearance
forbearance
(patient; self-control)
The turning point of the story. Usually the main character comes face-to-face with a conflict. Usually, the main character will change in some way.
Climax
The definition of point of view (POV) is…
The angle/perspective a story is told from
Why is it important to know the setting in the story?
It lets us know the context of the character’s actions and sets the mood.
Define direct characterization
The prince felt that a miraculous and remarkable __________ would emerge from the flower's huge bud.
-Hoisted
-Apparition
-Naive
apparition
(something remarkable or unique)
This part of the story begins to develop the conflicts. A building of suspense or interest occurs.
Define third-person objective POV
The narrator is an outsider (not a character) who can only reveal the actions of the characters
Read the sentence below, and choose the best words that describe the setting. “The moon was shining brightly as the fox slowly crept toward the chicken coop.”
the moon
the chicken coop
Define indirect characterization
When the author shows you how the character acts or feels.
The prince felt he should have known the flower's plans, schemes, and _______.
-malicious
-stratagems
-ponder
stratagems
(plan or scheme)
This occurs at the end of the story and wraps up all conflicts or events that happened throughout the story.
Resolution
Define second-person POV
An outside narrator is talking directly TO the reader
What is the best way to put the setting into the story?
Descriptive words
What type of characterization is the following example?
Jake walked around the lunchroom. For every new student he saw, he stopped and said hello and gave them a fist bump.
Indirect characterization
The little prince grew tired of the game's ______ and dullness.
-monotony
-asunder
-vexed
monotony
(lack of variety)
The series of events that tie up the loose ends of the story. The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of.
Define third-person omniscient POV
The narrator is an outsider (not a character) who can reveal the thoughts and feelings of ALL the characters
When is the setting introduced?
Typically during the exposition.
What type of characterization is the following example?
Tiffany loved when her teachers gave her creative projects. Her favorite things to do were paint, write music, play her guitar, and mold pottery.
Direct characterization
The geographer said that flowers are _______ meaning that they live only a short time.
-ephemeral
-habitation
-tedious
ephemeral
(lasting for a short time)
This usually occurs at the beginning of the story. Characters are introduced. We also learn about the setting. Most importantly, we are introduced to the main problem of the story.
Exposition
What POV is this?
While Victor knew a wife would please the monster, he couldn't bring himself to give her life. The monster was infuriated by this, and he promised Victor he'd get revenge.
Third person omniscient
Which of the following might describe the setting of a story?
A- Light was shining into the window.
B- We took a walk.
C- On Tuesday we need to go shopping.
A
What type of characterization is the following example?
Shelley worked hard on Saturday. She pulled weeds, planted flowers, and cut the grass.
Direct characterization