Plot
Characters
Essay Writing
General
Literary Devices
100
A map of the story structure
What is a plot map or plot diagram
100
When a story character is developed throughout a story in terms of characteristic traits.
What is characterization
100
The point-of-view a literary essay should always be written in.
What is third person
100
Name one type of external conflict (person vs. _________)
What is person/nature/society
100
An exaggeration.
What is a hyperbole
200
A main message in the story; usually expresses the author's view or opinion on a certain subject.
What is the theme
200
The main character of a story.
What is a protagonist
200
True or false: Essays for English class should always be written in MLA format, but there are other formats you can use for different subjects.
True
200
Narration using "I" and "we".
What is first-person
200
Words and sentences that paint a picture in the reader's mind by appealing to the senses.
What is imagery
300
This is the beginning of the story, where characters and setting are established. The conflict or main problem is introduced as well.
What is exposition or introduction
300
Generous, witty, and sensitive are examples of character ___________.
What are traits
300
Where in your essay should your thesis statement be found?
What is the last sentence of your intro paragraph
300
The "when" and "where" of a story, introduced in the exposition.
What is the setting?
300
"The Commander's voice was like thin ice breaking"
What is a simile
400
The turning point of the story; this is meant to be the moment of highest interest and emotion, leaving the reader wondering what is going to happen next.
What is the climax
400
A character struggling with a big decision (character vs. self) is an example of this.
What is internal conflict
400
True or false: This is a correct MLA citation:
"Quote". (Lee 25)
False
400
Some argue Atticus Finch should not necessarily be considered a hero because he is a "white _________" in To Kill a Mockingbird.
What is saviour
400
The magical rose in Beauty and the Beast is an example of this.
What is a symbol
500
Draw and label a plot diagram.
500
Fill in the blanks: __________ characterization tells the audience what the personality of the character is. __________ characterization shows things that reveal the personality of a character.
What is direct, indirect
500
True or false: You should generally avoid bringing up new information in your concluding paragraph.
True
500
What narrative point of view is used in The Hate U Give?
What is first-person
500
What specific 'dilemma' did Starr Carter and Calpurnia have in common?
What is the need to live a double-life