Characterization and Point of View
The representation of a character’s traits and motives. Can be direct (description) or indirect (thoughts/actions)
What is characterization?
A main idea that the author conveys through a story about a theme.
What is a message?
What is a setting?
This is what CER stands for.
What is Claim, Evidence, Reasoning?
This month's character strong focus. It involves treating people and things in a kind way.
What is respect?
The main character's role and the opposing character's role (2 answers).
What are the protagonist and antagonist?
This is another word for suspense that rises and falls throughout a story, keeping readers interested in what comes next.
What is tension?
This literary technique refers to sentences or phrases that describe the qualities of someone or something using literal or figurative language to establish, clarify, or emphasize the meaning of a text.
What is descriptive language?
A conclusion based on your observations and background knowledge. It is NOT directly stated or shown in the original text or media.
What is an inference?
This is the room number for a class where you get to learn social studies with Mr. Coyle
What is D101?
This type of character has internal and external motivations, as well as complex feelings, relationships, and interests.
What is a round character?
A central idea about human nature, usually conveyed through 1 word/phrase. (For example, survival, teamwork, or adventure.)
What is a theme?
The general mood or feeling of the story established through the descriptive language of the setting.
What is atmosphere?
A short, clear description of the main ideas of something (i.e. text, film, presentation). Effectives ones are objective (free from bias).
What is a summary?
This teacher has a daughter in the TK class
Who is Ms. Siggins?
This type of character is one who mentally or emotionally changes throughout the story.
What is a dynamic character?
This is a formal word that refers to the problem of a story. It can be internal or external, and it is usually introduced in the rising action of a story.
What is a conflict?
The use of sensory descriptive language (vivid writing or speech that appeals to one or more of the five senses). Effective use of this literary technique helps to send a message to the reader about the setting or situation.
What is imagery?
This is what SWBST stands for.
What is Somebody Wanted But So Then?
There are this many ducks on posters around Mrs. Kain's classroom (including by the door).
What is 6?
These are the five types of point of view.
What are first person, second person, third person objective, third person omniscient, and third person limited? (100 points per right answer)
These are the 5 elements of a plot in order.
What are exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution? (100 points per right answer)
Double Jeopardy!: Descriptive language can impact this literary technique, which allows a moment to unfold rapidly or in slow motion in the audience’s imagination. It helps to build and release tension
What is pacing?
When you are supporting a claim or inference with quotes or moments in a text, those observations are called ____. Nonfiction authors also use this to provide supporting details.
What is evidence?
This new teacher used to work for a nonprofit organization.
Who is Ms. J?