Elements of Plot
This is the introduction to the characters and setting.
Exposition
The way an author develops a character.
Characterization
Roger was hoping buy some blue _______________ shoes.
suede
to create a situation that is difficult for someone else
burden
What word best describe Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones?
Generous
Mean
Rich
Dismissive
1. Generous
The "turning point" of a story. The main character makes a life-changing decision.
Climax
How a text is organized.
Structural Pattern
to cause or feel uncomfortable or self-conscious
embarass
to be without confidence or trust
mistrust
What is the connotation of the word "burdening" in paragraph 6 of A Police Stop Changed This Teenager's Life?
getting rides from other people
In the story Thank You Ma'am, Roger receives $10 from Mrs. Jones and is told to "not make the mistake of latching on [Ms. Jones'] pocketbook nor nobody else's."
If you were to make a plot diagram, what element of plot would this information fall under?
Resolution
This is an example of a structural pattern, also considered to be "time order."
Chronological Order
Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones had to _______________ onto her purse for it to not be stolen.
Mr. Basilio was looking for a _______________ student, who always got their work done and participated in class.
reliable
What text structure is used for "A Police Stop Changed This Teenager's Life"?
Chronological Order
In the story A Police Stop Changed This Teenager's Life, Officer Keffer gives Jourdan a ride home. As they drive, Jourdan tells Keffer that he walks 7 miles to and from work everyday. He tells him that his car broke down, and he didn't want to burden anyone for a ride.
If you were to make a plot diagram, what element of plot would this information fall under?
Rising Action
In the story Thank You Ma'am, the text states, "Roger looked at the door - looked at the woman - looked at the door - and went to the sink."
This is an example of what?
Internal Conflict
an expression or a sign of something else
token
something that is empty and lacking interest or charm
barren
How does Mrs. Jones show that she trusts Roger after bringing him into her home?
She turns Roger loose. Later, she leaves the pocketbook with him. She leaves him unattended.
In the story A Police Stop Changed This Teenager's Life, Officer Keffer makes the defining decision to reward Jourdan's efforts with a bike. Afterwards, Keffer is able to reach out to a local bike shop which gives them a bike along with a donated lighting system. Keffer also finds out Jourdan's schedule from his supervisor.
If you were to make a plot diagram, what element of plot would this information fall under?
Falling Action
The following is an example of what?
"She was a large woman with a large purse that had everything in it but hammer and nails."
Character Trait/Characterization
The land was _______________. There was not an inch of green anywhere, and the lake was all dried up.
barren
Tom and Jane's _______________ was short. They discussed what route to take to get to the top of the mountain.
interaction
Between these 3 character traits, which can be applied to both Jourdan from A Police Stop Changed This Teenager's Life and Thank You Ma'am?
Traits:
1) Appreciative
2) Hard-working
3) Teachable
Appreciative