Setting
What is setting?
Setting is where and when a story takes place.
What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?
A protagonist is the main character of the story and an antagonist is the character who opposes the protagonist.
What is first person point of view?
The narrator tells the story from his or her own perspective.
What is conflict in a story?
Problems that the main character or characters face.
What is the theme of a story?
The lesson that the story is trying to teach the reader.
What state is the setting of The Outsiders?
Oklahoma
What is the difference between round character and a flat character?
A round character is realistic and has many personality traits. A flat character is stereotypical and has only one or two personality traits.
What is second person point of view?
The narrator is speaking directly to the reader.
What are the six types of conflict?
Character, Self, Society, Nature, Supernatural, and Technology.
Name the five elements of plot structure in the correct order.
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution/conclusion.
Name five settings in The Outsiders.
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What is the difference between a dynamic character and a static character?
Dynamic characters change throughout the story while static characters do not change.
What are the three types of third person point of view?
Objective, limited, and omniscient.
Identify the type of conflict: After breaking his mother's favorite vase, Casey struggles to decide whether he should tell his mother the truth or attempt to hide his mistake and blame the family dog.
Character vs. Self
What specific descriptions determine setting? (Think of the four bullet points in your notes)
Geographical location, time/time period, descriptions of location, and specific rooms/buildings.
What is direct characterization vs. indirect characterization?
For direct characterization, the narrator develops the character's personality by direct statements. For indirect characterization, the narrator subtly reveals the character's personality through actions and interactions with other characters.
What is the difference between the three types of third person point of view?
Objective=The narrator tells the story without describing any character's thoughts or feelings. Limited=one character's thoughts or feelings. Omniscient=all or most of the characters' thoughts or feelings.
Name three conflicts in The Outsiders.
Answers vary.