Plot
This is the term for the main character in the story
the protagonist
Name at least 2 types of conflict in "The Truman Show"
character vs. character, character vs. self, character vs. society, character vs. environment
The setting is __________ and ____________ a story takes place.
What is when and where
This kind of irony happens when the audience knows something that a character doesn't.
Dramatic irony
This is the term for the person or group of people who oppose the main character
the antagonist
A character can't decide if they should tell someone that their best friend shoplifted some shoes from the mall.
Character vs. self/ internal conflict
The theme of a story is.....
What is the message or the lesson the main character learns
This is when there are clues in the story about what will happen later.
Foreshadowing
This kind of character does not learn anything in the story
static character
What was the main conflict in the Black Mirror "Nosedive" episode. Justify your answer.
Person VS Self or Person VS Society
Which of the following is NOT a good example of theme: a. Money can't always buy happiness b. Even the best intentions can go wrong c. Stealing is always wrong. d. Love isn't always easy
Stealing is always wrong
This is when the story makes the audience nervous to see what will happen next (often happens in scary movies).
suspense
This kind of character does learn from the story
Dynamic character
Name all the types of conflict present here:
The government robots chased the hero down an endless hallway.
Person VS Person
Person VS Technology
Person VS Environment
Person VS Society
In what part of a story is the setting first introduced?
the exposition
A character says "thanks for all your help", but the other person hasn't been helpful at all.
Verbal irony
What does the exposition tell the reader?
the setting, the characters, the mood, and the basic situation
This is a character who has qualities that are predictable and flat. You may have seen other characters like this before. This type of character may be an unfair representation of an individual or group.
Stereotype or stock character
The boat sank in the storm after the sorcerer cast his dark magic.
Person VS Environment/Nature
Person VS The Supernatural/Magical
This is the part of the plot when the theme is most obvious. Justify your response.
the resolution (possibly climax)
A woman has been saving all her money to buy a golden watch. Just hours after buying the watch, her daughter arrives home with the same watch as a gift for her!
Situational Irony