Point of View and Perspective
Which pronouns are used for 1st person narration?
I, me, my, we, us, our
What mood does the word choice create? "He smiled brightly and his whol face beamed when he looked at his newborn daughter."
joy, happiness
What is the definition of "theme"?
The message or life lesson the author wants to convey.
What type of graphic organizer is used to plan a story?
Plot Diagram
What is conflict?
A problem in the story
Which type of pronouns are used for 3rd person narration?
he, she, they, them
What mood does the word choice create? "She hurried down the street. Her feet pounded the pavement and her heart thudded in her chest."
Fear, worry
What is the theme of "The Lion and the Bulls"?
Strength in Unity
What is the name for the beginning of the story where characters and setting are introduced?
Exposition
What type of conflict did the 3 brothers in "The Strength of Three" have?
Character vs. Character
3rd person
What kind of tone does the author of "The Strenght of Three" build by using words such as "despair", "struggle", and "give up"?
Hopeless
What is the theme (life lesson) in "The Strength of Three"?
Alone we are weak, but together we are strong.
What is the name of the turning point in the story?
Climax
If someone were stranded on a deserted island, what type of conflict would they be facing?
Character vs. Nature
A narrator outside of the story
At the beginning of the "The Lion and the Three Bulls" the author uses words like "best of friends", "play" and "together". What kind of tone is the author creating?
friendly
What does it mean if a theme is implied?
It means the theme is not directly stated. You have to infer the theme.
What is the climax of "The Strength of Three"?
When the man had his sons break smaller bundles.
What kind of conflict was present in the fable, "The Lion and the Three Bulls"?
Character vs. Character
Tell the class a sentence that is in 2nd person point of view.
Any sentence with the word "you".
Explain what caused the tone of the "The Lion and the Bulls" to change.
Two of the bulls were eaten by the lion when the lions separated from one another.
What is a common theme of "The Strength of Three" and "The Lion and the Three Bulls"?
There is strength in numbers. We are better together.
What is the climax of "The Lion and the Three Bulls"?
The three bulls go separate ways.
Provide an example of a character vs. society conflict.