Characterization
Define the following: Protagonist and Antagonist
Who is the main character? Who causes problems for the main character (the bad guy)?
This opening part of a story introduces the characters, setting, and background.
What is exposition?
The central, underlying universal message a story explores.
What is theme?
This is the name of your Sophomore counselor?
Who is, Mrs. Fix?
This type of characterization directly tells the reader what a character is like, such as "Marcus was a generous man."
What is direct characterization?
This event sparks the main conflict and sets the story in motion.
What is the inciting incident?
An object that represents a deeper meaning is this.
What is a symbol/symbolism?
The Briggs High School mascot.
What is a Bruin?
These five letters stand for the ways an author reveals character indirectly.
What is STEAL: Speech, Thoughts, Effects on others, Actions, Looks?
Name both conflict types.
A hiker is lost in a blizzard.
A student fights an unfair town law.
What are person vs. nature and person vs. society?
The audience knows something the character does not, like viewers who see the killer in the closet where the character hides.
What is dramatic irony?
The name of your Sophomore Principal.
Who is Mrs. Dill
Dana hissed, "Back off," when her brother reached for her phone. This STEAL element is used.
What is Speech? (It reveals she is angry or protective.)
Name both conflict types.
A robot rebels against its creator.
A ghost haunts a family's house.
What are person vs. technology, person vs. supernatural?
Which type of irony? Soaked in a downpour, Sam says, "Lovely weather we're having.
What is verbal irony?
This is the high school Miss Russell attended.
Briggs High School
When Mr. Reyes entered, the room went silent and students stepped aside. This STEAL element is used and reveals this about him.
What is Effects on Others? (He is intimidating or respected.)
Name the six plot elements in order.
What are exposition, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution?
Throughout the story, Mia keeps her late grandmother’s scarf with her during every hardship, and she wears it when she finally makes a brave choice.
What does the scarf most likely symbolize?
Holding on to false hope can keep us from moving forward. (anything tied to memory, comfort, courage)
The G in Bruin Strong stands for...
What is Growth-minded