Definitions
Define "climax"
The CLIMAX is the make or break point of the story, the live or die moment. This is what all the conflict and rising action events have been leading up to.
Define "conflict"
The CONFLICT is the moment that our character’s life changes. This is where the main problem in our story arises.
What type of test is the Myers-Briggs Test Indicator?
Personality test
What is the newest term that we added to our list of plot elements? (Think of the 7 points on the plot diagram).
All hope is lost moment
What is one of Miss Mackey's dislikes? (What do I despise?)
Chip bags
Math
Lil' Uzi Vert
Define "resolution"
The RESOLUTION is when the story comes to a reasonable ending
*** DOUBLE JEOPARDY***
Explain what person vs. person is.
*To get double jeopardy, give an example of a book, movie, or concept that is person vs. person.
When one character is going against another, singular character.
***DOUBLE JEOPARDY***
Using INDIRECT characterization, describe the person in the picture.
HA! Trick question! :)
In what part of the plot do we learn about the general setting of a story?
Exposition
What should never leave this classroom?
Your manila folder (and the worksheets inside them)
Define "exposition"
The EXPOSITION is the beginning of the story, before anything happens.
Explain what person vs. supernatural is.
When a character is going up against a supernatural being(s).
Using DIRECT characterization, describe the person in the picture.
Young, white, blonde, boy, etc.
When does the main "problem/dilema" of the story BEGIN?
It begins at the conflict!
How many disruption warnings become a minor?
Three
Define "rising action"
The RISING ACTION are the events in the book that lead up to the climax.
Explain what person vs. nature is.
When a character faces an external struggle with nature.
Define direct characterization and give an example using one of the teachers in this hallway.
Direct characterization is when we directly describe the physical traits of a character.
In what part of the plot does the story build suspense and interest?
Rising action
What should you bring to class every day, especially since we will be using Amplify?
A CHARGED i-pad
Define the "All hope is lost moment"
The ALL HOPE IS LOST MOMENT is the last event of the rising action.
Explain what person vs. society is (in terms of types of conflict)
When a character is going up against an entire society or organization.
Define indirect characterization and give an example using one of the teachers in this room.
Indirect characterization is when we describe the personality traits and qualities of a character.
((example))
In this most dramatic part of a book, sometimes the character succeeds and wins! But when they don't, authors usually write...
... a sequel!
If you are IN CLASS, but you don't do your work, can you do it later and turn it in for credit?
Nope. Nah. No way, Jose. It's a permanent 0.