Literary Elements Pt. 1
This part of the plot introduces the setting, characters, etc.
Exposition
The central message of a story.
Theme
In "All Summer in a Day," how often would the sun come out, and for how long?
One hour every seven years.
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I want to become either a pastry chef, or a pilot.
I want to become either a pastry chef or a pilot.
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Susan didn't realize I had arrived: she was still napping.
Incorrect.
Susan didn't realize I had arrived; she was still napping.
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My toddler, a three year old, only likes food from the drive through.
My toddler, a three-year-old, only likes food from the drive-through.
Name the conflict type: Choosing whether to go to UW or WSU for college.
Internal Conflict / Man vs. Self
What is direct characterization? What is an example?
The author explicitly tells us about a character.
True or False: The teacher punishes the children in "All Summer in a Day."
False
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Mark hopes to find, money, jewelry gold, or silver in the treasure box.
Mark hopes to find money, jewelry, gold, or silver in the treasure box.
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Billy learned how to fly a kite; it wasn't as hard as he expected.
Correct!
Billy learned how to fly a kite; it wasn't as hard as he expected.
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I can't drive-by Dairy Queen without getting an ice-cold Blizzard.
I can't drive by Dairy Queen without getting an ice-cold Blizzard.
Define indirect characterization.
The author uses clues to show what a character is like (dialogue, action, effect, etc.)
What is a round character?
Round: We know the character well.
What emotion/sensation is described in the opening of "The Rights to the Streets of Memphis"?
Hunger
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Because she is so creative Lisa likes to paint, or draw in her free time.
Because she is so creative, Lisa likes to paint or draw in her free time.
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Kyle skipped rehearsal, as a result; we are going to perform without him.
Incorrect.
Kyle skipped rehearsal; as a result, we are going to perform without him.
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I greatly-wish to be as rich as my brother in-law, an awe-inspiring lawyer.
I greatly wish to be as rich as my brother-in-law, an awe-inspiring lawyer.
What is a static character? Who is an example?
Static: character does not change
What are the events after the climax called?
Falling Action
What does Richard do to the neighborhood bullies?
He beats the boys with a stick.
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When Spongebob returned home the plumber Mr. Krabs or Sandy, ate the last Krabby Pattie.
When Spongebob returned home, the plumber, Mr. Krabs, or Sandy ate the last Krabby Pattie.
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This is the problem; we need the fastest runner.
Incorrect.
This is the problem: we need the fastest runner.
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The well off woman decided she didn't have to dress-up for the up-coming date.
The well-off woman decided she didn't have to dress up for the upcoming date.
What is a dynamic character? Who is an example?
Dynamic: the character changes in some way.
What is the difference between 3rd person Limited and Omniscient?
Limited: Narration knows the thoughts/feelings of ONE character.
Omniscient: Narration knows the thoughts/feelings of ALL characters.
In "I'm a Mad Dog...," what does the narrator do with the car and baby in the end? What does he do with the baby's car seat toy?
He leaves the car in the field with the baby. He ties the toy to the antenna.
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After Jimmy built a model of a volcano he mixed baking soda, and vinegar to make it bubble sizzle and erupt.
After Jimmy built a model of a volcano, he mixed baking soda and vinegar to make it bubble, sizzle, and erupt.
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Before I leave for Hawaii do the following; cut the grass water the trees and feed the dog.
Before I leave for Hawaii, do the following: cut the grass, water the trees, and feed the dog.
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The white hot metal burned my eyes to the ut-most degree.
The white-hot metal burned my eyes to the utmost degree.