Characterize
When the author shows you the traits of a character through their actions.
Indirect characterization.
Define theme.
The theme is the lesson/moral of the story.
What is conflict?
The problem in a story.
What is the definition of mood?
The feeling the reader/viewer/you get from the writing.
What genre of short stories did Edgar Allan Poe write?
Horror.
Write an example sentence that shows direct characterization.
Ex. Vivian is kind.
Name a theme from the book, Tuesdays with Morrie.
Appreciate the people you love.
Name a major conflict in Tuesdays with Morrie. (100 points)
Name a major conflict in Stonehearst Asylum. (100 points)
Tuesdays with Morrie: Morrie is dying of ALS.
Stonehearst Asylum: The rightful employees and overseers of the asylum are locked up in the basement.
How would you describe the mood of Stonehearst Asylum?
Creepy.
What point-of-view is described here? "Uses I, me, my, or we. The story is told from the perspective of a character in the story. We know what the narrator is thinking and feeling."
First-person point-of-view
Write an example sentence that shows indirect characterization.
Ex. Sally punched a baby in the face for no reason.
What is a theme of "The Tell-Tale Heart?"
You can never escape the consequences of your actions.
What was the major conflict, and the driving force behind it, in "The Tell-Tale Heart?"
The narrator couldn't stand the old man's eye, so he killed the old man.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: THIS QUESTION IS WORTH DOUBLE THE POINTS!!!!
Name a detail that would contribute to a mood of peaceful in a book or movie.
A cool breeze, calm skies, a still lake, a character taking a nap with no worries, etc.
Sam refused to clean his room, even after he saw the moldy food.
Is this an example of DIRECT or INDIRECT characterization? How do you know?
This is an example of INDIRECT characterization because the author is showing us that Sam is messy/lazy through Sam's actions.
Given that Maria is the protagonist, name an action you might expect her to do. Explain why this action is appropriate for her.
I may expect Maria to help an elderly man cross the street. This is because she is the protagonist, so she is supposed to be "good," and this would be an act of kindness.
It's Jeremiah's first day of high school. He has hit a growth spurt over the summer, and he is no longer willing to put up with his middle school bullies.
What could be a possible theme of this movie?
Always stand up for yourself.
Bob is the antagonist. Will is the protagonist. The major conflict is Will punching Bob for no reason. Is this an appropriate conflict, given the context? Why or why not?
No, this is not an appropriate conflict. Bob is the antagonist, so he should be causing conflict for Will. However, this says Will is causing problems for Bob, which doesn't make sense because Will is the protagonist. They should switch places for it to make sense.
Two best friends navigate law school, which they quickly realize is not for them. After many hilarious attempts to fit in, they drop out of college to start their own business.
What could be a possible mood of this movie?
Humorous, funny, amusing.
Write a sentence using second-person point-of-view.
Ex. You are walking down the street.
Name two antagonists from Tuesdays with Morrie. Compare and contrast these characters/elements.
One antagonist is Mitch's boss, while another antagonist is Janine. While Mitch's boss is focused on work and causes conflict for Mitch in this way, Jane is focused on herself and her relationship with Mitch. Both Janine and Mitch's boss are selfish.
Theme: Appreciate the people you love. How does the author develop this theme in Tuesdays with Morrie?
The author writes many times about Mitch's struggle with losing Morrie and his struggle in his relationship with Janine. Both of these relationships are important to them, but he doesn't appreciate Janine until she tries to leave him, and he doesn't appreciate Morrie until he finds out Morrie is dying. Mitch learns the lesson that you should appreciate the people you love, and this is the message of the book.
Given that Maria is the protagonist and Tonya is the antagonist, what could be an example of conflict between them? Explain why the conflict you chose is most appropriate.
An example of conflict between Maria and Tonya could be Tonya pushing Maria on the sidewalk. This is appropriate because Tonya is the antagonist, so Tonya is supposed to CAUSE the problem for the protagonist, which is Maria.
A dog runs away and goes on an incredible adventure. He is lost for three years, but when he finally makes it home, his owner is waiting for him with open arms.
What could be a possible mood for this movie?
Nostalgic. Emotional. Loving.
The world has been taken over by evil robots. Annika is Earth's last hope, and she must disable complicated technology to protect the Earth from destruction.
What genre is this movie, AND how do you know?
The genre is science fiction. It has robots and advanced technology.