Characters
What is the main character in a story called?
Protagonist
What is setting?
The when and the where
What is the beginning of the story called?
The beginning or exposition
What is theme?
The message or life lesson
3rd person
What is a static character?
One that does not undergo a change during the story, they remain the same.
True
What is the rising action?
The characters and setting are being developed. The conflict is introduced.
Is the theme explicitly stated in the story?
No
Which point of view using the pronouns I, me, we?
1st person
What is a confidant?
A person the protagonist trusts, used to reveal the protagonists inner thoughts.
If you were to write a story set in New York City, what are some key details you would have to include?
It's loud, busy, concrete, lots of people, access to cuisine and stores, tall buildings, walking, riding elevators, going in subways
What is the most exiting part of a story/ the turning point?
The Climax
Can there be more than one theme in a story?
Yes
Which point of view uses the pronouns you?
2nd person
What is the villain in a story called?
Antagonist
How does the setting affect the story?
The environment dictates how characters behave and what challenges they face.
What is the falling action?
The problem is being solved
Good triumphs over evil, don't judge a book by its cover, forgiveness saves your own heart, friendship, coming of age, love, fate vs free will, identity and belonging, etc.
Which 3rd person POV knows all the characters thoughts and feelings?
Omniscient
What is a dynamic character?
One that undergoes a change in their beliefs or character.
What clues tell the setting even if the author does not explicitly state it?
Technology, people or events, transportation, clothing, landmarks, terrain, etc
What is the resolution?
What is the theme of our current class book?
Acceptable answer
Which 3rd person POV only knows one characters thoughts and feelings?
3rd person limited