Lingo!
What is the time period and location of a story called?
Setting
The main character who has a problem to solve
Protagonist
A problem that involves a force or other character that is in the protagonists' way. The problem is outside of the protagonist.
External Conflict
Identify the setting.
On Saturday morning, Emmy woke up with a huge smile on her face. Today was the day of her birthday bonanza! Water balloons, ice cream, and a slip-n-slide awaited her in the backyard. Quickly, her smile faded when she saw black clouds and thunder rolling in.
Time: Saturday morning
Place: Emmy's house/backyard
Final Jeopardy!
Identify two conflict types seen in the passage below.
Tracy was playing in the shallow water when suddenly a colossal wave appeared on the horizon. Startled, she jumped back and cut her foot on a sharp rock. Tracy had a decision to make. Should she risk getting wiped out by the wave or attempt to run back to the shore? Her worries plagued her mind.
External - Ind vs Nature
Internal- Ind vs Self
Define conflict.
The problem a character has in a story.
The character or force in a story that is in the way of the protagonist solving the problem.
Antagonist
When a character has a problem within themselves and they are battling their own personal beliefs, feelings, or thoughts. The character is in their own way.
Internal Conflict
What type of conflict is this?
Jack Juniper is the best fighter pilot in the Air Force. He can take down an enemy jet while doing a barrel roll. One day while Jack is escorting some friendly pilots to a military base, something that Jack has never seen before attacks the convoy...aliens! Can Jack outmaneuver the skilled aliens?
External - Individual vs Supernatural
Protagonists and antagonists are both types of...
Characters
Who is the protagonist and the antagonist in the excerpt below?
Ronny has won second place in the science fair for the last two years, and Newton Robinson has taken first. Ronny hated how Newton gloated about his victories. This year, Ronny will stop at nothing to beat Newton.
Protagonist: Ronny
Antagonist: Newton Robinson
What type of conflict is this?
David is waiting on his roof as the flood waters rise. He is waiting to be saved. He did not know the rain would come this fast.
External - Individual vs Nature
What type of conflict is this?
Jacob struggles against the urge to put off doing his homework. He wants to play video games but knows that is not a smart decision.
Internal- Individual vs Self
The underlying idea or message in a story.
Theme
Who is the protagonist and antagonist in the excerpt below?
On Saturday morning, Emmy woke up with a huge smile on her face. Today was the day of her birthday bonanza! Water balloons, ice cream, and a slip-n-slide awaited her in the backyard. Quickly, her smile faded when she saw black clouds and thunder rolling in.
Protagonist: Emmy
Antagonist: The weather
Linda was gardening outside when she noticed something hovering above her. She looked up to find a drone buzzing around the sky. At first, she did not think much of the little drone. She really did not pay much attention to it at all. Then, out of nowhere, it wacked her on the side of the head! Suddenly, it whipped in circles around her like a tornado. Linda looked up in sheer terror, dropped her shovel, and ran.
What type of conflict is this?
External- Individual vs Technology
Which sentence describes the theme of this passage?
Ronny has won second place in the science fair for the last two years, and Newton Robinson has taken first. Ronny hated how Newton gloated about his victories. This year, Ronny will stop at nothing to beat Newton.
A) Never give up on your goals.
B) Friendship is more important than competition.
A) Never give up on your goals.
Is this an example of direct or indirect characterization?
Pam continued to pace back and forth. She refreshed her email for the hundredth time this hour and held her breath. This was going to be a long night, she thought.
Indirect Characterization
Who is the protagonist and antagonist in the excerpt below?
Jacob struggles against the urge to put off doing his homework. He wants to play video games but knows that is not a smart decision.
Antagonist: Jacob
What type of conflict is this?
In the The Hunger Games trilogy, the protagonist, Katniss Everdeen, must work with other rebels across the country of Panem to fight back against the corrupt system controlled by the Capitol.
External- Individual vs Society
Identify and describe the conflict in the story:
Bob is a salesman who never adapted to the new ways of doing business. Now he has to send text messages and emails. Bob fears that he will lose his job because he struggles with using online tools, but maybe some help from his youngest son will help Bob catch up to the pace of work.
Identify: External - Individual vs Technology
Describe the conflict: Bob is struggling with learning how to use new technology at work.