Plot
What is a plot?
The main events that take place in a story
What are the 5 different parts of a plot?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What are characters and what is their purpose in a story?
Who the story is about
They face challenges which drive the plot forward
What is a theme?
A stories meaning and message
What is Setting?
The time and place that a story takes place
What happens in the Exposition part of a plot?
The main characters and setting are introduced
What part of the plot is usually the longest?
Rising Action
What is characterization?
How an author develops and shows the personality of a character
What is Theme Analysis?
Exploring a story in order to find its meaning
What are the 3 different points-of-views?
1st person
2nd person
3rd person
What is the Climax of a story?
The peak of the conflict/the emotional high point of the story
What happens during Rising Action?
The main conflict is introduced and builds up to the climax
What is Direct Characterization?
When the author directly describes the character to the reader
What is the theme of "Fish Cheeks"?
The importance of taking pride in your identity
What are the 3 different roles of characters? What are the 3 different types?
-Protagonist, antagonist, and supporting
-Static, dynamic
What is the climax of Shrek?
The wedding where Lord Farquaad is defeated
What happens during Falling Action?
The conflict is resolved and the story starts to come to a close
What is Indirect Characterization?
When the author shows who the character is through their dialogue, relationships, thoughts, and actions
What question should you ask yourself when trying to find the theme of a story?
"Why did the author write this story?", "What lesson is the author trying to teach me?"
What are the 4 different types of Conflict?
-Character vs. character
-Character vs. Self
-Character vs. Nature
-Character vs. Society
What is the Resolution of Shrek?
Shrek and Fiona live happily ever after in the Swamp
What is the resolution of "Fish Cheeks"?
Amy learns the lesson her mother taught her about being proud of your culture
What 4 steps do you take to analyze/understand a character?
-Understand their role and type
-Consider their actions, thoughts, and dialogue
-Consider their relationships
-Consider their growth
What are 3 things to look at when trying to determine the theme of the story?
-Plot and conflict
-Character growth
-Character relationships
What type of conflict is seen in "Fish Cheeks"?
Character vs. self