CHARACTERS
What is characterization in a story?
A) The setting of the story
B) How the author describes the characters
C) The main event in the story
D) The ending of the story
B) How the author describes the characters
The ________ of a story is the main message or lesson the author wants to share.
THEME
WHAT IS BEING COMPARED
Her smile was as bright as the morning sun.
SMILE AND MORNING SUN
Identify the figurative language.
The fall winds whipped wildly through the woods.
Alliteration
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
What does the speaker mean by “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood”?
The speaker describes coming to a point where the path splits into two different directions in a forest during autumn (yellow wood).
Which method shows characterization "indirectly"?
A) The author tells you what the character is like
B) The character’s actions and dialogue reveal their traits
C) The narrator explains the character’s background
D) The chapter title describes the character
B) The character’s actions and dialogue reveal their traits
A story’s theme is usually a ________ idea that applies beyond the specific story.
UNIVERSAL
WHAT IS BEING COMPARED
The car zoomed down the highway like a shooting star.
CAR AND SHOOTING STAR
Identify the figurative language.
The thunderous boom from the fireworks display lit up the night sky.
Onomatopoeia
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Why is the speaker “sorry” that he could not travel both roads?
The speaker is sorry because he wishes he could experience both paths but can only choose one, highlighting the difficulty of making choices.
Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?
A) "John was very brave and kind."
B) John helped the old lady cross the street.
C) John hesitated before entering the dark room.
D) The wind howled as John walked alone.
A) "John was very brave and kind."
In literature, the theme is different from the ________, which is the sequence of events in the story.
PLOT
WHAT IS BEING COMPARED?
Time is a thief that steals our moments.
Time is compared to a thief
Identify the figurative language.
After studying all night, Sarah really hit the books to prepare for her exam.
idiom
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
How does the speaker decide which road to take?
The speaker looks carefully down each road to see where it leads but ultimately has to make a choice without knowing what lies ahead.
How does a character’s thoughts contribute to characterization?
A) They reveal the character’s internal feelings and motivations
B) They explain the story’s plot
C) They describe the setting
D) They summarize the story’s theme
A) They reveal the character’s internal feelings and motivations
To identify the theme, readers should look at the character’s ________ and how they change throughout the story.
EXPERIENCES, CHOICES, OR ACTIONS
WHAT IS BEING COMPARED?
His voice was music to her ears.
VOICE TO MUSIC
Identify the figurative language>
The storm turned our vacation into a never-ending nightmare of canceled flights and lost luggage
hyperbole
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
What does the phrase “And looked down one as far as I could” tell us about the speaker’s decision-making process?
This phrase shows the speaker’s attempt to foresee the consequences of his choice, indicating careful consideration and uncertainty.
In a complex story, how can a character’s development be shown through characterization?
A) Their personality stays the same throughout the story
B) Their actions and decisions change based on experiences and conflicts
C) They only appear in the beginning of the story
D) They narrate the story from start to finish
B) Their actions and decisions change based on experiences and conflicts
The theme can often be expressed as a complete sentence or statement about ________, such as "Friendship requires trust and loyalty."
LIFE OR HUMAN NATURE
WHAT IS BEING COMPARED?
The world is a stage, and we are merely players.
the world is compared to a stage, and people are compared to actors (players).
The fire station burned down while the firefighters were out on a call.
irony
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
How does the speaker’s choice of road symbolize a larger theme in the poem?
The choice between roads symbolizes life decisions and the impact of choices on one’s future, illustrating the theme of individualism and the consequences of choices.