ALL
ABOUT
MS. PIERRE
ABOUT
MS. PIERRE
What college did Ms. Pierre graduate from?
Florida A&M University
What is the definition of PLOT?
The plot is the order of events in a story that shows what happens and why, all leading to the ending.
Finish the statement:
Without conflict there is no ____.
Story
Define characterization.
Characterization is the way an author shows what a character is like through their personality, thoughts, feelings, and motivations.
What type of figurative language is shown through this example:
BANG! BUZZ! CRASH!
Onomatopoeia
Who is Ms. Pierre’s favorite artist?
Hint: It's a female artist. In my head, she's the QUEEN!
Beyoncé
How many parts is the plot broken into?
5
Define the way conflict is used in literature.
Conflict in literature is the struggle or problem that drives the story.
How many types of characterization are there?
2
Explain the difference between simile and metaphor.
A simile compares two things using like or as; a metaphor compares two things without using like or as.
What did Ms. Pierre earn her degree in?
Bachelor’s of Arts in English
Name all parts of the plot from beginning to end.
1. Exposition
2. Rising Action
3. Climax
4. Falling Action
5. Resolution
How many types of conflict are there?
4
What type of characterization is shown through this example:
Ms. Pierre is a kind and generous teacher.
Direct
What figurative language is shown through this example:
Sally collected seashells by the seashore.
Alliteration
What high school did Ms. Pierre graduate from?
East Bay High School
What are the two things you discover from the exposition?
1. Who are the characters
2. The setting
What type of conflict type is this example:
Batman versus Joker, two rivals.
Character vs. Character
What type of characterization is shown through this example:
Ms. Pierre spends her weekends creating thoughtful, interactive, and meaningful lesson plans for all her students because she cares about them and their education.
Indirect
What example of figurative language is shown through this example:
A student who falls asleep in class gives a speech about the importance of paying attention in school.
Irony
Finish this class statement from Ms. Pierre’s classroom expectations:
If I can’t __, you can’t __.
CURSE
Define theme and identify the theme of the short film “For the Birds.”
1. Theme is the central message, idea, or insight about life that a story reveals
2. The theme of For the Birds is that you should treat others the way you want to be treated, and to not bully, because it’s not funny when the tables are turned on you.
Identify ALL conflict types.
1. Character vs. Character: a struggle between two people
2. Character vs. Self: a struggle inside a character’s mind
3. Character vs. Nature: a struggle against weather, animals, or natural forces
4. Character vs. Society: a struggle against rules, laws, or expectations of a group or society
Explain the difference between indirect and direct characterization.
1. Indirect: The author shows the character through their actions, words, thoughts, or how others react to them.
2. Direct: The author directly/explicitly tells the reader about the character.
Name any 5 figurative language types we looked at.
1. Simile
2. Metaphor
3. Hyperbole
4. Alliteration
5. Idiom
6. Onomatopoeia
7. Imagery
8. Symbolism
9. Analogy
10. Irony