Story Analysis
The physical object Mr. White retrieves from the fireplace after Sergeant-Major Morris throws it in.
Monkeys Paw
Definition of "Theme" in literature
The central message, lesson, or underlying moral of a story?
Definition of Plot
Sequence of Events
A group of kids find a treasure map and go on a wild adventure to save their neighborhood." Is this Plot or Theme?
Plot
"The earth revolves around the sun." Is this statement a Fact or an Opinion?
FACT
The first wish Herbert suggests his father make to pay off the house. How much did he ask for?
200 pounds
What is the main theme of "The Monkey's Paw" regarding trying to change one's destiny?
What is the turning point or highest point of tension in a story's plot.
Climax
Working together as a community is stronger than facing problems alone." Is this Plot or Theme?
Theme
"TikTok is the single best social media app ever created." Is this statement a Fact or an Opinion?
OPINION
What is the last name of the family...trick question
white
True or False: A theme can be written as a single word, like "greed."
FALSE
In Spider-Man, Peter Parker gets bitten by a spider, loses his uncle, and learns to fight crime. These events make up this structural element.
PLOT
Fill in the blank: Plot is what happens, while Theme is ______.
what it means.
The main difference between a fact and an opinion.
Fact= PROOF
Opinion= Own idea of the thing
How does Part 1 end?
The son and dad don't know if they will get the money
This story element reveals theme when a character learns a hard lesson from their mistakes.
Character Development
What is the name of them structural plot element where loose ends are tied up and the story comes to a logical close.
Resolution
The Hunger Games and Squid Game have completely different plots, but share this common theme regarding society.
GREED/ MONEY/ DISTOPIAN
LeBron James has won four NBA championships." Is this statement a Fact or an Opinion?
FACT
Your Opinion: Do you think something horrible will happen when we read the next part? what do you think and why? 2 complete sentences
The loud knocking while Mr. White frantically searches for the paw to make his final wish
True or False: "Courage" is a complete thematic statement.
FALSE
TRUE
How you turn the plot summary "A boy lies about a wolf until no one believes him" into a thematic statement.
Lying destroys Trust
Identify the opinion word in this sentence: "The grueling, 3-hour movie was far too long for anyone to enjoy."
GRUELING