Plot Parts
What part introduces setting and characters?
Exposition
What is a simile? Give one example.
Makes a comparison using "like" or "as"
Examples may vary.
Who is Atticus Finch and what does he represent?
Justice, morality, fatherhood
What internal conflict does Scout face in TKAM?
Man vs. Self – Understanding good vs. evil in people
“Time is a thief.”
Metaphor
What is the climax of Of Mice and Men?
Lennie kills Curley’s wife)
Difference between monologue and soliloquy?
A monologue is a long speech given by a single character, typically addressed to other characters or the audience, while a soliloquy is a speech where a character speaks aloud, often to themselves or the audience, but in a way that other characters on stage cannot hear.
Who is George’s closest companion in Of Mice and Men? Describe him.
Lennie Small is a tall and burly, kind, loyal and caring, but intellectually disabled man who is George's primary companion and is taken care of by George because of his mental disabilities. He is kind, doesn't like to cause problems, and he loves to pet soft things such as the puppies or the dead mouse.
What external conflict drives the action in Romeo and Juliet?
Man vs. Man – The feud between the Montagues and Capulets
The mockingbird in TKAM?
Symbol
Name all 5 parts of a plot structure.
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What is foreshadowing? Give an example from Romeo and Juliet.
Foreshadowing is where an author hints at future events in a story.
Examples may vary.
How do Romeo’s impulsive decisions affect the outcome of the play?
His impulsive actions, often driven by passion and a lack of foresight, lead to escalating conflict and ultimately, the deaths of both him and Juliet.
What is the central conflict between George and Lennie in Of Mice and Men?
Man vs. Self – Protecting Lennie vs. survival
Light/darkness in Romeo and Juliet?
Motif
What part of the plot leads directly to the climax?
Rising Action
Define dramatic irony and give an example from Romeo and Juliet.
Dramatic irony occurs when the audience or reader is aware of information that a character or characters in a story are not
Examples may vary.
Describe Juliet’s character arc.
Juliet's character arc reflects a movement from innocence and obedience to passionate love and ultimately, tragic defiance against fate.
In TKAM, what societal conflict is highlighted in Tom Robinson’s trial?
Man vs. Society – Racism and injustice in the legal system
The American Dream in Of Mice and Men?
Theme
What is the resolution of To Kill a Mockingbird?
Scout walks Boo Radley home, symbolizing understanding and empathy.
What is an aside? How is it used in Shakespeare’s plays?
An aside is a brief comment or speech delivered by a character in a play, directly to the audience, without being heard by other characters on stage. In Shakespeare's plays, asides are used to reveal a character's inner thoughts, emotions, and intentions.
Give a detailed description of a character from a book we have read. Describe the impact this character had on the story.
What role does fate vs. free will play as a conflict in Romeo and Juliet?
Man vs. Fate – Characters try to control destiny but are doomed by fate.
“From forth the fatal loins...”
Alliteration