Plot
What is the most exciting part or turning point of a story?
Climax
What is another word for conflict?
problem, dilemma
What is an inference? Hint - prior knowledge + new information = an _______ _______.
educated guess
A son was given a car for his 16th birthday. What would be an appropriate character trait for him to display. Happy is not correct.
thankful
grateful
appreciative
In Hatchet, Brian learns that even when things are tough, you can't quit. In Frozen, Elsa learns that what you see as a weakness, may be a strength. These lessons can be found in other books too. In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Ron learns the same lesson as Brian. This lesson that can be applied to other books or us is called a ___.
Theme
What are the three parts of the exposition? Hint CSC
Characters, setting, conflict
Joe was supposed to take care of his little sister but she was on his nerves. He had to decide if he should play "hide and seek" with her to get away for a few minutes. What type of conflict?
man vs. self
What building has the most stories?
the library
Harry saw the box. He just had to know what was inside? What character trait can you infer he has?
curiosity
Who is telling a story - whether they are a character or not is called the _____________________. If the narrator isn't a character it is ________________.
Point of view
3rd person
What two things must match up on a plot line?
conflict and resolution
Jarred was sent to ISS for cheating on his test. What type of conflict?
Man vs society
I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?
seven
Johnny never shares his crayons or allows other people to try his new yoyo. What character trait is he showing?
selfishness
greed
Hatchet, The Three Little Pigs, and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever are all ____________ books. I know this because the characters aren't real.
fiction
Name the 5 parts of the plot line in order.
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
The tornado ripped the roof of our Joe's house and he prayed he would not be hurt. What type of conflict?
Man vs. nature
If you drop me I’m sure to crack, but give me a smile and I’ll always smile back. What am I?
a mirror
If she has homework, the teacher can count on Sarah to have it done. If her mom asks her to watch her younger sister, she knows she will keep her safe. What character trait does Sarah possess?
She is responsible or trustworthy.
As she sat on the dock, Shanna thought back to the last time she was here with her dad. She remembered him helping her bait her hook and them laughing when she almost got pulled into the lake by a fish.
This is an example of ____.
flashback
If I use the characters, conflict, climax, and resolution, what am I creating?
a summary
Killen posted a cruel post on Instagram to get even with Lawrence for making fun of him in class. What type of onflict?
man vs man
A man who was outside in the rain without an umbrella or hat didn’t get a single hair on his head wet. Why?
He was bald.
Miss Custer posted a riddle and there would be a prize for solving it first. Caleb gave her an answer and it was wrong. He thought about it again and tried a different answer. It was wrong too. He kept trying even though he was frustrated. What character trait is he displaying?
determination
In Chapter 3, Paul has a dream about getting lost in the woods. In Chapter 11, he actually does get lost in the woods.
This hint of what might take place later in the story is called a ________________.
foreshadow