Plot
This is the term for the main character in the story
the protagonist
Name at least 2 types of conflict
character vs. character, character vs. self, character vs. society, character vs. nature
The setting is __________ and ____________ a story takes place.
What is when and where or time and place.
This kind of irony happens when the audience knows something that a character doesn't.
Dramatic irony
These are the five main parts of a plot diagram...
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
A character who we only know one or two details about (could be a stereotype).
flat character or stock character
A character can't decide if they should tell someone that their best friend shoplifted some shoes from the mall.
Character vs. self/ internal conflict
The setting is first introduced in which part of the story?
exposition
The two people stood side by side. A look of surprise was clear on both their faces. The first person crouched down low to the ground, and the second stared steadily ahead.
Which point of view is being used?
Third person objective
This is where the conflict starts (an event that starts the conflict).
Inciting Incident
This kind of character does not learn anything in the story
static character
The main conflict in "To Build a Fire" is...
external conflict
person VS nature/environment
Which of the following is NOT a good example of a theme statement: a. Money rarely solves all problems. b. Even the best intentions can go wrong c. In "The Bet" the lawyer learns that he is foolish. d. Love isn't always joyful.
c. In "The Bet" the lawyer learns that he is foolish.
This happens in a scary story when the audience is waiting for the monster to jump out and scare the protagonist.
suspense/ dramatic irony
What does the exposition tell the audience?
the setting, the characters, the basic situation
When two characters are contrasted with each other.
character foils
Name at least one conflict present here:
The government robots chased the superhero down an endless hallway.
person vs society
person vs technology
person vs environment
The theme of a story is...
A lesson that could be learned by the audience or characters/ A key idea presented in the story.
In "Cast Away" when we first learn about Chuck's bad tooth, which storytelling device is being used?
foreshadowing
What was the climax of the story "A Jury of Her Peers".
Somewhere around when they find the dead bird and determine why the husband was killed.
Read the character description. What is it called when an author describes a character this way:
Megan had always been very intelligent and sure of herself, but in that moment she was feeling sad.
Direct Characterization
Name all the types of conflict present here:
I cheated on a test. The teacher caught me, and my mom grounded me for a month. I feel really terrible about what happened.
Internal/ person vs self
External/person vs person
Provide a theme statement for "Hills Like White Elephants"
Ms. Bolton will decide if your answer earns the points.
What is it called when a story contains many symbols all strung together?
Allegory