Easy peasy
the main character of a story
Protagonist
method of describing a character in which an author explicitly identifies a character’s traits instead of allowing the reader to infer from the character’s words or behaviour
Direct characterization
words that carry an idea or a abstract meaning in addition to its original meaning
Symbols
The author’s choice of narrator for his story. This choice determines the amount of information the reader will be given
Point of view
Jumping challenge
Two members of the team has to jump while answering 4 questions
the person or force that opposes the protagonist in a story
Antagonist
method of describing a character in which the author shows what a character is like by describing the character’s words or actions in such a way that readers can infer their traits
Indirect characterization
Major events which cause the story to take a new direction.
Turning point
My favourite teacher
Ellen
One legged challenge
One person has to stand on one leg while answering 4 questions
The sequence of actions and events connected to the main project in a story
Plot
a well-developed and complex character with many traits (possibly even contradictory traits)
Round character
Is a comparison between two distinctly different things by implying that one is the other
Metaphor
The highest point of the story. Often towards the end of the story, normally followed by an ending which settles the conflict.
Climax
Clapping challenge
The whole team must clap while answering 4 questions
The underlying meaning of a literary work, a general truth about life or mankind
Theme
a character who undergoes a significant change in personality, character, or outlook (not circumstances, mood, or appearance) over the course of a story
Dynamic character
a character who does not undergo any significant change in personality or character over the course of a story
Static character
A story that has a deeper meaning to it that at first glance. It can be read just as a simple story or interpreted in more detail, to disclose what the characters and actions symbolize.
Allegory
Spinning challenge
Take turns spinning once before answering the 4 question.
The place, the time and the environment in which the action occurs. This may vary through the story
Setting
A struggle between opposing forces
Conflict
Is a comparison between two distinctly different things using “like” or “as”
Simile
a moment of sudden understanding or insight; may lead a character to undergo significant change in personality, character, or outlook
Epiphany
Push-up challenge
The whole team must do push-ups while answering 4 questions