Definitions
What is the definition of genre? (Give 5 examples)
A category or type of literature (writing). Ex: Horror, humor, fiction, realistic fiction, science fiction, historical fiction, etc.
Give the term: Includes time period, location, and environment.
Setting
What is a Narrative?
A story that describes a series of events (real or imagined).
Liam raced down the hallway, his backpack thumping against his shoulders. He couldn’t believe he was late again.
Who is the protagonist in this passage?
Liam
What happened to Ryan and Sarah the first time they went to the dredge?
What is the authors purpose?
The author's main reason for writing a text, or "why" they wrote it. TO ENTERTAIN
Give the term: The main character in a story, often the hero.
Give the term: The character or force that works against the hero.
Protagonist
Antagonist
As Mia walked past the cracked mirror, she shivered, not knowing it would later reveal the truth about her family. What literary device is this an example of?
Foreshadowing
The waves crashed against the boat, tossing it like a toy. Maya gripped the side and shouted, “We’ll never make it if this storm doesn’t stop!”
What type of conflict is this?
Character v. Nature
Ryan's parents said they would ___________ if he contacted Sarah.
Sell their house and move away.
What is dialogue? What are the two rules?
Def: The exact words that characters speak.
Use quotation marks (“ ”).
New paragraph each time a new person speaks.
Give the term: The problem or struggle in the story. (list 2 of the 4 types)
Conflict
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Self
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Society
While waiting to take the stage, Jordan remembered the first time he sang in front of his class back in second grade. What literary device is this an example of?
Flashbacks
The classroom smelled of pencil shavings and chalk dust. Sunlight streamed through the blinds, warming the desks lined up in neat rows.
Which narrative element is being developed in this passage?
Setting (with sensory details)
Based on what we read in Skeleton Creek, what is a dredge?
A machine used to sift for gold
Tone: The author’s attitude toward the subject.
Mood: The feeling a story creates for the reader.
Give the term: The events that take place in a story. Shows the progression of the events.
(List the 5 parts)
Plot; Introduction/exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution/conclusion
The author describes the forest as “gloomy,” “silent,” and “unwelcoming,” making the reader uneasy about what lies ahead.
What mood is being created in this passage?
A dark, eerie, unsettling mood
The kitten meowed softly and rubbed against Sarah’s leg. She smiled and bent down to scoop it up, whispering, “Don’t worry, I’ll take care of you.”
What does this passage show about Sarah’s characterization?
She is caring/kind/loves animals
Give two possible themes for Skeleton Creek
Up to teacher digression. (ex: Curiosity killed the cat, friendship always prevails, listen to your parents)
What is theme? (looking for a key word) Give 3 examples of themes.
The deeper message or universal lesson of the story. (Ex: the grass is always greener, love always wins, treat others how you want to be treated, etc.)
Give the term: Who is telling the story, like a character in the story or a narrator watching from the outside.
(List the 3 types)
Point of View
First Person: The narrator is a character in the story.
Third Person Limited: The narrator tells the story but only knows the thoughts/feelings of one character.
Third Person Omniscient: The narrator knows everything about all characters.
The marketplace bustled with noise. Vendors shouted, children darted between the stalls, and the smell of roasted meat filled the air.
Which two senses are used in this description of setting?
Smell and Sound (hearing)
The author describes the general as “a lion on the battlefield,” charging forward with fearless determination.
What type of figurative language is being used here, and how does it affect the description of the general?
A metaphor; it shows that the general is brave, strong, and fierce.
What was the title of the paper Ryan found in his dad's room? Where did he find it?
The Alchemist Diagram of 79 for Paul McCray. He found it in a cigar box under some cuff links.