Literary Foundations
A character who
- is three dimensional
- is complicated, unpredictable, and surprising
- has a variety of personality traits
Round
Topic or theme?
Being patient.
Topic
What does the color purple typically represent?
Royalty
Provide a definition for the bolded word:
She doesn't communicate with me so I only have a vague idea of how I can help.
Unclear.
How long is a summary in comparison to the original text?
A character who
does not develop throughout the plot
does not experience change
does not learn a lesson
A complete sentence that reveals the lesson learned by the protagonist or the reader.
Theme.
What are the three parts of a complete sentence?
Subject, verb, and object.
What does it mean if someone says you are barking up the wrong tree?
You have the wrong idea.
The central idea of a paragraph is usually located where?
In the first or last sentence of the paragraph.
The central character in the story who is faced with a conflict that must be resolved.
Protagonist
Name three topics of common universal themes.
Universal themes typically relate to lessons involving love, family, tradition, friendship, belonging, survival, character traits, and good vs. evil.
What does spring typically represent?
Starting over
What does a synonyms context clue provide?
If the central idea is explicit, then it is...
The person or thing that the protagonist must overcome
Antagonist
What are the three types of point of view a story can be told from?
First, second, and third person
Does the following sentence use parallel structure?
The coach was very clear about who would stretch the team, who would run the drills, and who would call the plays.
Yes.
Provide a definition for the bolded word: Tevin was so intrigued by the last graphic novel in his favorite series that he found himself feeling finifugal about reaching the last chapter because it was the conclusion of something wonderful.
Not wanting something to end.
What is the beginning of a story called?
Name four of the six main types of conflict in literature.
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Self
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Supernatural
Character vs. Technology
What was the theme of the Gift of Magi?
Material things don't bring happiness; instead, it's the thought that counts.
OR
True love sacrifices everything to bring joy to someone else.
Nonrestrictive clauses are usually set apart by...
Commas.
What is a common idiom we use in the US? Give one example.
Answers vary.
What are all five elements of a plot?
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.