Theme
What is the definition of theme?
The message or lesson of the text.
What is a synonym for conflict?
Problem, issue, obstacle, disagreement, fight, quarrel
What is the definition of plot?
A sequence of events or action in a story.
Are conflicts major or minor problems in the story?
Major
Is this a theme or a topic?
"Find your passion in life and never give it up."
YES! It is a universal message.
What type of conflict is this?
"A person struggles with their mental health."
Character vs. Self
What is the most intense part of the plot?
Climax
A theme must relate to anyone, so it must be ________.
Universal
Is this a theme or a topic?
"Finding solutions for complicated problems"
NO! It says nothing about it.
What type of conflict is this?
"A person struggles with pressure from social media to be pretty."
Character vs. Society
What is the beginning of the story where the characters and setting are introduced?
Exposition
What is the part of the story that starts the conflict called?
inciting incident
What is the difference between a theme and a topic?
Topic is what something is about but theme is the actual lesson or message. Topics don't teach a lesson.
What are the names for the hero and villain in character vs. character conflict?
Protagonist and Antagonist
How does the plot create certain emotional effects in a story?
The events of a story build up over time to create suspense, drama, fear, humor, or happiness.
Why is this not considered a theme?
"Don't judge someone based on their appearance or you'll get in huge trouble like the main character."
You cannot mention the characters in your theme.
Why is "When embattled in conflict, try not to involve innocent bystanders" a possible theme of "Popular Mechanics"?
complete sentence, lesson, universal, no character names
What type of conflict is the boy (Click Clack) vs. the boyfriend (Rattle bag)?
Man vs. Man
What is Mrs. Haynes' trick for deciding what moment in the story is the climax?
The OMG moment-must directly connect to the inciting incident
What is the French word for the resolution?
denoument