Plot Structure
Also referred to as the "turning point"
What is the climax?
when an author uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures to enhance a viewer’s experience
What is Imagery?
An object that stands for itself and the greater idea.
What is symbolism?
means ahead
What is fore?
The leading character
Who is the protagonist?
The author of Hatchet
Who is Gary Paulsen?
This is the beginning of the story and usually introduces the setting and most main characters.
What is the exposition?
means a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art
what is image?
True or False:
Words, colors, images, and actions can also be symbols.
True
How do I find the theme? The theme can be
what is directly or indirectly stated?
we often associate it with a disagreement, a fight, or a quarrel.
What is conflict?
The author of The Bad Beginning
Who is Lemony Snicket?
The ending point.
What is the resolution?
This type of imagery employs devices such as metaphor, simile, and hyperbole to paint a picture.
Figurative or literal imagery
What is figurative imagery?
This object, often exchanged at weddings, can symbolize commitment.
What is a wedding ring?
This literary device is used by authors when they want to give clues to what is coming and set a tone.
What is foreshadowing?
This is the character or force that creates conflict for the protagonist.
Who is the antagonist
Brian's old English teacher insists on the importance of a positive attitude
Who is Mr. Perpich?
the literary element that describes the structure of the story
What is plot?
"The dog had long brown hair" is an example of this type of imagery.
Figurative or literal imagery
What is literal imagery?
The lightsaber colors in Star Wars represent
What is Good and Evil?
is a glimpse of something without the complete details
What is shadow?
***Daily Double***
four types of conflict
What is person vs. self, person vs. person, person vs. nature, and person vs. society
Brian is from
What is New York?
Action(s) that slowly change the fictional world and build to the climax.
What is rising action?
"The child sang like an angel" is an example of this type of imagery.
Figurative or literal
What is figurative imagery?
***Daily Double***
There is no direct way to spot a symbol but there are a few things that may be helpful in helping you find it, list 1 out of the 3 ways
What is
Colors of objects
Unusual character names
Objects/ Creatures that have cultural meaning
In one of Brian's dreams, what does his father show him how to do
What is start a fire?
Two characters are challenging one another
What is person vs. person?
Brian's developing ______________ is a major theme in the novel.
What is manhood?
The first conflict in the story.
What is the inciting incident?
"The thunder was angry" is an example of this type of imagery.
Figurative or Literal
What is figurative imagery?
The symbol of the Hawk represents
What is war?
a message or lesson the author is trying to convey. It is NOT a summary of the plot
What is theme?
There are two sub types of conflict
what is internal and external conflict?
Brian's suicide attempt can be what part of the plot structure
What is the climax?
An event that settles the story towards a resolution.
What is a falling action?
***Daily Double***
Create a figurative image to describe the smell of your feet.
Answers will vary.
What is the symbol of our schools theme this year
What is the thriving together tree?
Sometimes the author's purpose is to
What is get an emotional response?
The protagonist is unique, is criticized for their differences and must change themselves or change the group.
What is person vs. society
the order of a proper heading
What is name, date, class, and assignment type?