This is the start of the resolution of the conflict, or the turning point of the story
Climax
100
What is Central Conflict?
The problem that the main characters face. The plot line revolves around the conflict.
100
What is textual evidence?
Word-for-word proof from the text that proves a point or backs up an opinion.
100
True or False: Theme can be one word.
False
100
What is Point of View?
The position of the narrator in relation to the story. 1st person and 3rd person.
200
This is when all the issues in the story start to wrap themselves up
Falling Action
200
What is the difference between internal and external conflict?
External Conflict is one that interacts with another character(s) and is OUTSIDE the character's heart/mind, and Internal Conflict is one that is inside the character's heart/mind.
200
When do we need to use textual evidence?
To support and explain a viewpoint.
200
The theme of a story should apply to everyone-- meaning it is ___________________
Universal
200
What is Perspective?
Perspective is the viewpoint of the character or characters whose thoughts are being revealed in the story. This will always be NAMES of a character or characters.
300
The characters and setting of the story are introduced here.
Exposition
300
What three things do we need to include when finding Central Conflict?
Who the character is/what they want
Their Characterization
Their main problem
300
What does it mean to make an inference from a text?
Use evidence from the text and personal experiences to read between the lines and make conclusions.
300
Theme should never include...
specific information from the text about events or characters
300
Tim was mad at Shay. He blamed her. Shay knew Tim would be mad, but she wanted to live her life.
What Point of View is this? How many Perspectives can we see?
3rd Person Point of View.
We see TWO Perspectives- Tim and Shay's.
400
The conflict is introduced here and the story grows with intensity toward the next point on the plot line.
Rising Action
400
What is Characterization?
The way the author reveals information about the characters OR the characters' personality traits
400
True or False. It is ok to put textual evidence in your own words.
False
400
Theme is...
the life lesson or moral of the story
400
What is the difference between 1st Person Point of View and 3rd Person Point of View?
In 1st Person POV, the narrator is INSIDE the story as a character, but in 3rd person POV, the narrator is OUTSIDE the storytelling about the characters.
500
The conflict in the story is worked out and all the loose ends are tied up.
Resolution
500
What are three of the five ways an author can add characterization?
Dialogue
Thoughts/Feelings
Actions
Description
Other Characters' Comments/Reactions
500
What can you infer from the comic strip your teacher will show you?
Calvin tried to give everyone the gum he had already chewed.
500
What three things from the text should a summary include?
Who is involved (characters)?
What is the conflict?
How is the conflict resolved?
500
He was excited about going to his grandfather’s house for the summer that he shouted out, “I can’t wait any longer!”. His grandpa couldn’t wait either.
If we changed this passage from 3rd person to 1st person how would that affect the reader?
The reader would not know how the boy or the grandpa was feeling about the trip.