What type of character is uncomplicated and does not change throughout a story?
Flat Character
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What is the background conflict in Romeo and Juliet that leads to so many problems?
The feud between the Capulets and Montagues
100
Define foreshadowing
A literary device where an author uses hints and clues to suggest or hint at future events in the story
100
What are some of the key themes in Romeo and Juliet?
Love, Hate, and Fate
100
What is the literary device defined as "a play on words?"
A pun!
200
What type of character is more life-like and changes throughout a story?
Round Character
200
Define conflict.
Conflict is a state of disagreement or disharmony between at least two forces
200
Why is foreshadowing useful in a story?
Foreshadowing creates suspense, helps make the plot more believable, keeps the reader interested, and helps the reader feel like a smart detective
200
Define theme.
The deeper meaning and message behind a story. The heart of a story. What a story is really about beyond the plot.
200
Define metaphor.
A comparison of one unlike thing to another, suggesting a deeper or symbolic connection. (Ex. Juliet is the sun because her beauty is so radiant to Romeo)
300
How can round characters benefit your story?
They add depth, make it more life-like, and make the story more interesting because your readers can watch characters grow/develop
300
Why is conflict important in a story?
It creates tension, makes the story interesting, and keeps readers wondering how things will work out in the end
300
Give an example of a situation and how you could foreshadow it in a story.
Ex. Romeo feels like something bad will happen if he goes to the Capulet party. This foreshadows how later a big fight, his banishment, and eventually his death all stem from the fact that he went to this party!
300
Explain the difference between plot and theme.
The plot is the sequence of events in a story. The theme is the deeper meaning behind the events in a story.
300
How can puns be useful in your story?
They provide comedy and allow you to create layers of meanings
400
Which characters in your story are typically round characters?
Main Characters (Heroes, Villains, etc)
400
Give an example of a man vs. man conflict
Ex. The Capulets vs. the Montagues in Romeo and Juliet
400
Why is theme important in a story?
It gives a story depth, universal meaning, unity, and a way to connect with people from any time or place
400
How can metaphors be useful in a story?
They help readers see things in a new way--they provide fresh and powerful new ways of looking at things.
500
What are some benefits of using flat characters in your stories?
They can provide comedy, serve as props to move the plot along, and provide a contrast to the round characters
500
Give an example of a man vs. self conflict.
Ex. Juliet struggles over her desire to be with Romeo and her fear of what could go wrong if she drinks the potion from Friar Laurence
500
Give an example of a pun or a metaphor.
Pun example: Musician says to another person, "Do you note me?"
Metaphor example: The trees in autumn were flaming torches.