Parts of Plot
This is the part of the plot where setting, characters, and background information are given.
Exposition
This type of character does not change.
Static
The dictionary definition of a word is what?
Denotation
First Person
What is the term for when an author hints at future events in a text?
Foreshadowing
When a character struggles with guilt, fear, or uncertainty it is an example of what?
Internal Conflict or Man vs. Man
This type of character has many traits.
Dynamic
The emotional feeling behind a word; its positive neutral or negative charge.
Connotation
In this point of view, the narrator is outside of the story, and tells us about the thoughts and feelings of only one character.
Third Person Limited
This is when an author uses vivid detail to help the readers create an image of a scene in their mind. It can appeal to the five senses.
Imagery or Sensory Detail
This is the part of the plot when tensions are at their highest?
Climax
A process in which the author reveals the personality of a character through speech, looks, actions, effect on others, or thoughts.
Indirect Characterization
Intelligent, Wise, Know-it-all
Which word has a negative connotation?
know-it-all
In this point of view, the narrator is outside the story, but is all-knowing.
A narrative technique that involves a discussion between two or more characters is called what?
Dialogue
This is the part of the plot where the protagonist faces challenges.
Rising Action
Scott was a sensitive boy.
This is an example of what?
Direct Characterization
"It's dark where I am, I can't find the light, My head is heavy, My heart is full of fright"
What is the tone of this passage?
Sad, gloomy, depressed
If a text contains the phrase:
"Little did he know...", the point of view is what?
Third Person Omnicient
What are some slang terms you should not include in narrative writing?
What is the part of plot called when a conflict is introduced?
*Hint - It starts with and "I"
Inciting Incident
Name a round character in Tears of a Tiger and explain why they are a round character.
Andy: brave, depressed, funny, friendly, loving
What is the difference between mood and tone?
Mood is how a text makes the readers feel or the atmosphere of a text.
Tone is the attitude of the speaker.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of first person point of view?
Advantages: We get to know the thoughts and feelings of one character very well, and we feel what they feel.
Disadvantages: Our knowledge of outside events or the thoughts and feelings of others are limited.
This is the speed at which the action of a scene moves. It can be slow and focus on small details, or fast an discuss rapid action.
Pacing