Plot
Connotation vs Denotation
Point of View / Perspective
Characterization
Characterization pt. 2
100
exposition
100
Explain the difference between connotation and denotation
Denotation - dictionary definition
Connotation - figurative meaning of the word
100
Explain the difference between point of view and perspective
Point of view is WHO is telling the story
Perspective is HOW they tell the story because of personal experiences / factors
100
This character is important to the story, but they stay angry and seething the entire time, what kind of character are they?
static character
100
While in the lunch room, Mr. Smith thought to himself, wow, Mr. Haskin must have polished his head this morning because it is so shiny it might blind a student.
thoughts
200
Name 2 things setting is key to
setting the scene
influencing characters
shaping plot / events
200
Which word has the most negative connotation?
>leave
>abandon
>depart
abandon
200
Which point of view is least common?
Second person
200
What is the acronym for indirect characterization and what does each letter stand for
S - speech
T - thoughts
E - effect on others
A - actions
L - looks
200
Jordan showed up to school wearing new Lebron's, Nike Elite socks and an old school Pistons hat.
look
300
What type of nonparallel plot structure is this:
The Night Circus contains a modern narrative interwoven with the dual narratives of two duelling magicians and their proteges that clearly begins some time ago
parallel plots
300
Kevin's interest in model cars has turned into a hobby. If you change the word hobby to obsession, the word now has a _____ connotation.
negative
300
An objective point of view describes what
Just facts
300
What type of characterization
As Mr. Byrd walked by families, mothers pulled their children close to their side.
Effect on others
300
Margie and Sasha screamed when Eric, who was dressed as a giant clown, jumped out at them while they were Trick or Treating. "Eric, you are the meanest boy!" Margie yelled.
effect on others
400
If we see a character who is bullying others. What flashback might help us better understand their actions
experienced loss, was bullied themselves, feels insecure, etc.
400
I admire the man who jumped on the subway tracks to rescue a stranger. He was certainly ________________.
>foolhearty
>courageous
>rash
>reckless
courageous
400
What is the perspective of the author in this excerpt:
I wonder who invented putting water into plastic bottles? Water bottles are disposable which means that they can be thrown away. Landfills are overflowing with garbage because people are too lazy to fill a reusable cup with water. Recycling has been set up, but many people do not recycle all of the water bottles that they use. The earth is being polluted as a result of this.
negative/judgmental tone
advocate for recycling
400
What type of characterization (if it is indirect, name the specific type of indirect)
The day's events floated through Jenna's mind. Why would she do that to me? I didn't even want to sit next to her and she just attacked me. I hate the way that she controls everything, I'm such a loser
Thoughts
400
Mrs. Jessup is always punctual and prepared
direct characterization
500
True or false: parallel plots always have to intersect at the end
false, though they often do
500
identify the denotation and connotation of the word: red
denotation: a color
connotation: angry, overwhelmed
500
Name at least 4 factors that influence perspective
personality, lifestyle, cultural background, gender, age, personal experiences, spirituality, education
500
What type of characterization
The quiet girl and her rambunctious brother strolled down the path to the beach
Direct characterization
500
She sneered, stood up, and came around to my side. She grabbed my arm and pulled on it like it was the starter rope on a lawnmower engine. Something deep inside my shoulder went POP!
actions