Conflict
Perspective
Freytag's pyramid
Comprehension Questions 1
Comprehension Questions 2
100
the general problem(s) found in the plot
What is conflict
100
narrator is in the story, participating as part of the plot words used I, me, my, we
What is first person
100
What is the climax of The Giver according to Freytag's pyramid?
What is seeing the release of the twin
100
What was the Giver's capacity to see beyond?
What is The Giver heard music
100
What was Jonas' reaction to the release of the Newchild?
What is Jonas becomes extremely emotional, he becomes sarcastic, he cries, and has angry outbursts.
200
an internal problem -depression, anxiety, difficulty making a choice
What is man vs. self
200
narrator is an outside observer, but knows ALL/many characters' thoughts
What is third person omniscient
200
What is the exposition of The Giver according to Freytag's pyramid?
What is intro to Jonas and Community
200
What crime does Jonas commit during the escape from the community?
What is stole his father's bicycle, stole food from dwellings, he was out at night.
200
What are the hardships that Jonas and Gabe encounter during their journey?
What is avoiding being seen by the search planes, running out of food, being unprepared for the changes in climate
300
a problem between a character and something larger - a government, an accepted way of doing things, a natural occurence
What is man vs. society/world/nature
300
narrator is an outside observer, but knows ONE character's thoughts/feelings
What is third person limited
300
What is the falling action of The Giver according to Freytag's pyramid?
What is Jonas and Gabe's escape
300
How does the landscape change once Jonas and Gabe get beyond the surrounding communities?
What is it become more normal to us, there are forests, streams, meadows, hills, and roads become more difficult to travel
300
Describe the last scene of the novel
What is Jonas and Gabe sled down the hill toward a Community
400
a disagreement/problem between two characters
What is man vs. man
400
What perspective/point of view is shown below: Drawing the Ocean by Carolyn MacCullough Excerpt: I can't help it. I laugh. Then I instantly feel bad. "No," I say truthfully, and there is an apologetic note in my voice. "I don't. No one's pining."
What is first person point of view/ perspective.
400
What is the rising action in The Giver according to Freytag's pyramid?
What is Jonas' training and receiving memories
400
What was the original plan for escape to Elsewhere?
What is for The Giver to drive Jonas out of the community in a vehicle, but make it seem like he drowned in the river.
400
How does Jonas use his memory during the journey?
What is he uses it to make them feel full when they are hungry, to help Gabe sleep and stop crying, to help Gabe feel warmth
500
What is a man vs. self conflict in The Giver AND what is a man vs. nature conflict in The Giver ?
What is Jonas being worried about his selection and whether he will be able to handle the responsibility of being Receiver -for man vs. self Jonas and Gabe fighting the elements during the final escape- for man vs. nature
500
In what perspective is The Giver told?
What is third person limited
500
Define the inciting moment AND name the inciting moment in The Giver according to Freytag's pyramid.
What is part of a story that is necessary in order for the story to continue AND the inciting moment in The Giver was Jonas being selected as Receiver
500
How has Jonas changed from the beginning of the story to the end AND why has he changed?
What is he changes from a rule follower to a free-thinking emotional being. He has changed because of the memories he has received, the fact that he has stopped taking pills, and because of his conversations with The Giver
500
What do they find at the very end of their journey? Is it hopeful or hopeless/why?
What is a community is lit with bright lights, trees are decorated with lights, and the sound of music in the background. It is hopeful..
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