Theme
What is the definition of theme?
A message on a subject
Define protagonist
The hero or main character
What is the setting of a story?
Time and place
What is the definition of plot?
The events that take place
What is a metaphor?
Comparison not using like or as
Identify the theme of "Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"
Answers will vary--war is unpredictable, the power of the imagination
What is a dynamic character?
A character that changes
How can setting influence mood?
Answers will vary --but it could be scary or bright and happy
Define the climax of the story
The turning point or peak
Identify an example of symbolism.
answers may vary
Think about the conflict, figure out how they relate, turn it into a statement
What is a foil character?
Opposites for the purpose of exaggeration or emphasis
What is the setting of "Owl Creek"?
Civil War America--near Alabama
What is the role of conflict in a plot?
Explain the purpose of foreshadowing.
To create suspense and make connections in the reader's mind
What is the theme from "Beauty: When the Other Dancer is the Self"?
Answers vary--be thankful for what you have, perspective matters, etc.
He was motivated by selfish wants--he was bored and wanted to hunt, so he hunted and killed people.
Explain the significance of the setting in MDG.
The island surrounded by the sea made a huge impact on the story--his survival and how he had to kill Zaroff int he end.
Describe rising action
The events that lead up to the climax or main conflict
What is dramatic irony?
When the reader knows more than the character in the story
How can characters affect theme? (Character development)
They can go through an arc where they realize something--the message
How did the man from the south's character flaw influence the story?
His obsession with collecting fingers created the bet and how the story unfolded.
Why is the setting important in "Lamb to the Slaughter"?
Because it was set back in the day where women were more likely to be housewives and complacent.
What was the climax of the story "Most Dangerous Game"?
When Rainsford jumped into the sea. (answers may vary)
How did personification play a significant role in MDG?
Personifying the ocean created more of a tension and conflict with that enemy for Rainsford