Narrative Basics
What is a narrative?
A story that describes a series of events.
In many Pixar shorts, what usually introduces the setting and characters?
The exposition
What does the "S" in STEAL stand for?
Speech
What type of conflict is a character arguing with a friend?
Character vs. Character
What is another word for exposition?
Beginning
What term describes the sequence of events in a story?
Plot
Rising Action
If we learn about a character by what they do, which part of STEAL is being used?
Actions
A character struggling with stage fright is what kind of conflict?
Character vs. Self
A character is described as kind. Is this a trait or a mood?
Trait
What is the second part of the plot mountain called?
In Piper, Piper overcoming her fear of waves represents what part of the plot mountain?
Climax
True or False: A character's mood can change many times in one story.
True
A character trying to survive a snowstorm faces what conflict?
Character vs. Nature
Animals are an example of which type of character conflict?
Character vs. Nature
Which part of the plot includes the story's turning point or most intense moment?
Climax
After the big bird is launched into the air in For the Birds, the short moves into which plot stage?
Falling Action
What is the difference between a trait and a mood?
A trait is a lasting quality; a mood is a temporary feeling.
A character fighting against an unfair school rule is what kind of conflict?
Character vs. Society
What is the name of the short story Ms. McLaughlin read aloud?
Name all five parts of the plot mountain in order.
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.
The boy finds his own way of sweeping stars/establishes his identity.
A character does their chores without being asked. Identify the STEAL category and trait.
Category: Actions Trait: Responsible
True or False: A character can face both an internal conflict and an external conflict at the same time in a single story.
True
Name all five parts of STEAL in order.
Speech, Thoughts, Effects on Others (or Emotions), Actions, Looks