PLOT
What is the exposition?
The introduction to a story that typically gives the setting and introduces the character(s).
Define rhetoric.
The strategies used to persuade readers.
Define pathos.
An appeal to the emotions
Define theme.
The take away message from the story or a piece of writing.
What is a claim?
The point the author is trying to make.
What is the purpose of a conflict?
To push the story forward.
What does the SOAPS acronym stand for?
Subject/occasion/audience/purpose/speaker
Define logos
an appeal to logic.
What is an example of a universal theme?
Answers may vary.
Love conquers all, Betrayal of trust, love and sacrifice, success takes hard work, etc.
What is one type of conflict?
person vs. person, person vs. nature, person vs. environment, etc.
What is the rising action?
The steps to solve the problem.
Why is it important to understand a counterargument?
Define ethos
an appeal to credibility/ trustworthiness
What is one theme that applies to Letter From Birmingham Jail?
Success takes hard work/ Overcoming obstacles, etc.
Why are central idea and summarizing connected?
In order to correctly summarize, you need to know the central idea.
What is the turning point of the story called?
The climax.
To persuade the clergymen.
What is an example of pathos being used?
What are two themes that apply to Romeo and Juliet?
Love vs. Hate and overcoming obstacles.
What is an example of the conflict person vs. technology?
Robots/ computers/ AI taking over
Why should you avoid multiple conflicts?
It makes it harder to write one story. Another conflict means another plot line begins and to close the story, all conflicts need to end.
How do you determine if a device is rhetorical or literary?
Depending how the author uses it.
Why should you avoid an absolute?
It is hard to prove 100% of anything.
What are two themes that apply to Macbeth's character?
Corruption within power and ambition as a tragic flaw.
What is Mrs. Bernal's biggest pet peeve?
NOISE