Plot
What is plot?
The sequence of events of a story.
It was a dark and spooky night.
This sentence helps establish what?
Atmosphere
Give me an example of direct characterization.
Multiple answers.
I wanted to go to the park. I decided the I wanted to see all the dogs that were walking there.
What type of point of view is this?
First person
What is theme?
The message or "life lesson" in the story
Give me an example of a type of internal conflict.
Man vs. Self
A long time ago in a galaxy far far away...
This tells us what about the setting (2 part answer)?
Time and location
Who is the protagonist of Of Mice and Men?
Chloe went to the store. She wanted to get something nice for her mother. Her mom had been really sad ever since her dad died. She spent hours looking, but could not find anything she liked.
This is an example of what type of point of view?
Third person (limited)
True or false: "loneliness" is the theme of the novel Of Mice and Men
False!
Loneliness is a subject: themes are a complete sentence that can relate to everyone:
"Everyone feels lonely sometimes" is a theme, but loneliness itself is not.
One event or thought leads to another event or thought: this is called...
Cause and effect
Where is the setting in Of Mice and Men?
California during the Great Depression
Suzie's stomach rumbled in class. She had skipped breakfast. Danny heard her and tossed her a poptart. "Hey, it happens to everyone," he whispered.
Tell me one of Danny's character traits.
(Nice, compassionate, sympathetic)
Dawson was angry. He clenched his fist and yelled to Johnny "You never listen to me!" Johnny thought this was rather unfair; after all, he never listened to anyone.
This is an example of what type of point of view?
Third person omniscient
We are in both Dawson and Johnny's heads.
True or false: Stories can have more than one theme.
True
The most exciting part of the story: the highest point of action
the climax
If you are watching a movie and it's raining during the scene, what does the rain tell us about the character's feelings?
The character is likely sad.
Define "dynamic character"
a literary or dramatic character who undergoes an important inner change, as a change in personality or attitude: A character who changes throughout the story.
Example: Ebeneezer Scrooge is a dynamic character.
Define "tone"
The definition of "tone" is the way the author expresses his attitude through his writing. The tone can change very quickly, or may remain the same throughout the story. Tone is expressed by your use of syntax, your point of view, your diction, and the level of formality in your writing.
True or false: Themes are unique to the story you are reading: they cannot be applied to anything else.
False! Themes are universal
George was broke. He went to the store, but found he couldn't afford anything there. While he was at the store, the store was robbed. George got injured.
Which part of the above story is the exposition?
George was broke.
Which of the following is NOT an example of setting?
Time, place, landscape, scenery, weather, season, cultural backdrop, historical context
Historical context
Give me an example of a famous antagonist.
Many examples.
(Darth Vader, Lex Luthor, the Joker, Scar, ect.)
What is diction?
Diction can be defined as style of speaking or writing, determined by the choice of words by a speaker or a writer. Diction, or choice of words, often separates good writing from bad writing.
Give me an example of theme from Of Mice and Men.
Many answers.