Analyze the Conflict
A girl runs away from home because she’s tired of rules. What conflict is this, and how might it connect to theme?
Person vs. Society; could relate to freedom or independence
A brainless athlete and a mad scientist appear in the same story. What two types of characters are these?
Stock and Flat
“The leaves whispered secrets” – What is the tone, and how does the personification support it?
Tone: mysterious/peaceful; personification creates mood
How does 3rd person omniscient add depth to a story compared to 3rd person objective?
Omniscient includes thoughts/feelings; objective does not
What device is used in: “The thunder clapped angrily”?
Personification
Which conflict would best suit a survival story set in a remote forest? Explain why.
Person vs. Environment – isolation, danger, nature
Why might an author choose to use a static character instead of a dynamic one?
To highlight the growth of others or reinforce a theme
What does the line “Her voice was a song” suggest about the speaker’s feelings, and what device is being used?
Metaphor; speaker feels admiration/love
Rewrite this in 1st person: “Julie saw the clouds and felt nervous.”
I saw the clouds and felt nervous.
How does hyperbole help writers emphasize tone or character traits?
By using extreme exaggeration to show emotion or drama
If a ghost convinces a boy to do something bad, what two conflict types are present?
Person vs. Supernatural and Person vs. Self
Explain the difference between a flat and a round character using examples from popular fiction.
Flat characters don't have a lot of information, while round you know a lot about the. Examples: Flat: Stormtrooper; Round: Harry Potter)
A poem begins with “You are the storm.” What type of figurative language is this and what mood does it create?
Metaphor; intense or chaotic mood
A story shows what all characters are thinking, but the narrator is not part of the story. What POV is this?
Third Person Omniscient
Compare the effect of a metaphor and a simile in describing a character’s emotions.
Metaphor is stronger and more direct; simile is softer and comparative
How could a Person vs. Self conflict lead to Character growth?
Internal struggle often causes dynamic change
How can a round character also be dynamic?
Because they are realistic and capable of change
How can tone change within a poem, and what effect does that have on the theme?
It can reflect the speaker’s emotional journey or create contrast
Why is second-person rarely used in fiction?
It puts pressure on the reader; feels unnatural or intrusive
Identify two devices in: “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers that popped like popcorn.”
Alliteration and Onomatopoeia
What type of conflict is most commonly symbolic and internal, and why might authors choose it for meaningful stories?
Person vs. Self; it's used to explore deep emotional or moral questions
What are the dangers of writing only flat or static characters in a story?
It can make the story boring or predictable; lacks depth and emotional investment
How do theme, tone, and imagery work together in the line: “And still, like dust, I rise”?
Theme: resilience; Tone: hopeful/defiant; Imagery: rising dust represents perseverance
What challenges come with using first-person narration in revealing full plot details?
Reader is limited to one character’s knowledge and bias
What figurative device is being used if a poem says “The sun threw golden knives through the blinds”?
Personification and metaphor – sun as a person throwing knives