Plot Diagram
At the beginning of a plot diagram is where the story begins, you are introduced to the characters, setting and mood. What is the term that best describes the start of the plot diagram?
Exposition
True or False
There can be multiple types of conflict in literature and books?
True
What is the atmosphere in Harry Potter?
Magical, mysterious, dark and lighthearted
What does foreshadowing mean?
The author hints toward future events that are important and contribute to the plot
How many types of irony are there?
Situational, verbal and dramatic
True or False
Aside from the climax marking the highest point of interest, toward the end of the climax it also includes everything getting "cleaned up"
False
The climax just includes the highest point of interest or conflict. The resolution would be where things would be "cleaned up"
What are some of the different types of conflicts that can be seen in Romeo and Juliet?
Person vs Person
Person vs Self
Person vs Environment
Person vs Society
(Person vs Fate)
What is the tone of Stephen Kings writing in comparison to Dr. Seuss?
Horror, violent, and mystery
Lighthearted, silly, and playful
Identify 5 themes in The Hunger Games
(Ex) Friendship, government control, survival, societal inequality and entertainment
True or False
Verbal irony is when someone will say something that means the opposite and either the reader/audience will know something the characters don't
False
Verbal irony is where someone will say something but mean the opposite the reader/audience WILL NOT know something that the characters don't
What is the name of the first part of a plot diagram, this part is where we meet the characters, have an idea about the setting, this part will almost always include foreshadowing too
Exposition
What is considered the most important aspect of the plot?
Conflict
What can the setting or scene cause?
An emotional response from the reader
What's the difference between theme and genre?
Genre means the certain subject matter is associated with the certain book or movie (EX) Romance, thriller and sci-fi
Theme is the main or central idea, these ideas are universal and something we all can connect on some level
What example is this type of irony?
You stay up all night to study for a test, only to find out the test got canceled
Situational irony is when the opposite of what's expected happens
How many components are there in a plot diagram?
6
Name 5 types of conflicts?
(Ex) blank vs blank
Person vs Person
Person vs self
Person vs Environment
Person vs Society
True or False
When we think about short stories the tone is the way the character is speaking
False
The tone is all about the mood of the story NOT the tone of voice
Give multiple terms that can be found in a short story?
(They cannot be the ones that were previously mentioned)
(EX) Irony, fable, allusion and alliteration
In Romeo and Juliet when the readers know about Juliet actually not being dead this is an example of...
Dramatic irony
Considering what we know about plot diagrams and key concepts that are essential to a story, do all stories have a resolution?
Although plot diagrams are a part of every story, not all have a resolution
What are the two ways that conflict expresses itself?
Externally and Internally
How does the tone depict how the author is feeling?
The author has to go more into the details about the different subjects of the story and this is clear through his writing style
This includes setting and mood
Through symbolism and metaphors, in "The Pearl" what symbolism and metaphors are found with the pearl?
the symbolism of the pearl is a blessing and something that will improve their quality of life
The metaphor is that even if it appears to be a blessing it becomes a main source of evil and represents the characters greed
Which irony is considered sarcasm?
Verbal irony
When someone says something but means the opposite