Plot
The exposition of a story is when the audience learns about the...
characters, background info, and setting.
The conflict is the....
problem or struggle in a story.
What is the falling action of the story?
The brothers crawl out from inside the dragon, YS will marry the princess/get half the kingdom, wizard reunites with his spells.
How would you describe the story's setting?
urban, tough, important, dangerous.
A character that does not change is called a...
static character.
The inciting moment...
starts the action/conflict of the story.
TRUE OR FALSE: The resolution of a story is always positive.
False
What is the sequence of events when the youngest son approaches the dragon?
YS recites poem, dragon laughs, dragon laughs harder, YS becomes angry, kills dragon.
What is Derek's initial reaction when the detectives walk toward him?
He worries that they will ask him about the gun.
The setting of a story is...
where and when the story takes place, including atmosphere.
TRUE OR FALSE: The falling action is not important in a story.
FALSE.
The falling action wraps up the conflict and leads us to the resolution.
When a character struggles to make a decision it is a character vs. ______ conflict.
self
What is the major conflict in "Dragon, Dragon"?
A dragon is terrorizing his kingdom.
TRUE OR FALSE: While trying to prove he didn't rob the hardware store, Derek unknowingly tells the detectives the information they need.
TRUE
Third person limited POV is...
when the narrator is outside the story and only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.
The climax is sometimes described as...
the most exciting moment/turning point.
The problem with the laws or beliefs of a group of people is a character vs. ________ conflict.
society
What is the theme of "Dragon, Dragon"? Who learns this lesson?
The two older brothers -- listen to your elders.
What is the theme of "The Gun"?
A person should always think carefully about the consequences of their choices.
Actions have consequences.
Character traits are...
adjectives used to describe a character. They may also be called attributes, qualities, or characteristics.
Character vs. self conflict is an _____________ conflict.
Why is the cobbler's advice successful in an unexpected way?
It makes the dragon laugh and become vulnerable rather than crumble or "fall" at the mercy of the YS like we expected.
What perspective is the story told from?
Third person limited -- Derek
The theme is...
the lesson or message the audience learns from a story. Usually the protagonist learns it along the way.