Plot
What is "plot"
Plot is the sequence of events that happen in a story.
What is "setting"????
The time and place in which the story occurs.
What is the difference between writing in the third-person vs the first-person?
First-person uses the pronouns I, me, we, and us
Third-person uses characters' names and pronouns such as he, she, they, etc.
What is a theme?
The theme is the central or universal idea of a piece of fiction; it is a perception of life and the human condition.
What is a round character?
A well developed character who demonstrates varied and sometimes contradictory traits
True or False: The setting of a story has no impact on the mood or atmosphere of the narrative.
False
What is an unreliable narrator?
The reader questions or seeks to qualify the statements of fact and judgment. It is a narrator that the reader cannot completely trust.
What is an implicit theme?
The author does not directly state the theme.
Give an example of a stock character
Mad scientist, damsel in distress, the dumb best friend, the bad boy, sidekick, elderly martial arts master, femme fatale, etc.
What part of the plot introduces setting and character?
Exposition
The setting of a story only refers to the physical location where the events take place.
False
What is an objective point of view?
The narrator reveals only the actions and words without the benefit of the inner thoughts and feelings.
What is the difference between implicit and explicit theme?
Author states explicit theme. Author does not state implicit theme.
What is a character foil?
a secondary character who contrasts with the protagonist in order to highlight aspects of the main character’s personality
What are the five parts of plot mountain? Explain each one
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
Can a setting be real or imaginary? Give an example of each.
Settings can be both! Real: a school, a forest, a castle, 1800's France, etc.
Imaginary: another planet, a dream, a made up place, etc.
In what ways does third-person limited point of view differ from third-person omniscient point of view
Omniscient knows all characters' feelings at all times and can follow any character at any time. Limited follows one character and only knows their thoughts and feelings.
Name a universal theme
Love, growing up, death, life cycle, grief, etc.
What does S.T.E.A.L. stand for?
•S- Speech
•T- Thoughts
•E- Effect on Others
•A- Actions
•L- Looks
Explain plot mountain for a specific book of your choice.
Exposition- Beginning, introduces setting and characters
Rising action- leads to the climax
Climax- Turning point
Falling action- leads to resolution
Resolution- the ending! (ties up loose ends)
Why is it important for readers to pay attention to the setting of a story?
The setting helps to express mood and sets the tone for lots of the story. It is also important for worldbuilding, historical context, and cultural context, and it helps the reader understand the physical place the narrator is.
How might a narrative perspective shift if the story were told from a different character's point of view, and how would this alter the reader's understanding of the plot and characters?
(Answer up to teacher's discretion)
Example answer: it gives the reader a well-rounded understanding of more characters' motives. The reader might understand other characters better if the point of view shifts to another character's point of view.
How is theme different from plot?
While plot refers to the sequence of events that make up the story, the theme focuses on the deeper meaning or message behind those events. While the plot tells you what happens, the theme explains why it matters. (also up to teacher discretion)
What is character motivation? What is it a combination of?
The reasons, justifications, and explanations for the action of a character.
Motivation results from a combination of morals and circumstances