THEME
PLOT
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
SETTING
TONE
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Name a common theme found in fiction novels.
VARIOUS
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What is the climax of a story?
THE POINT OF HIGHEST TENSION, THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE, OR THE PROTAGONIST CONFRONTS THEIR BIGGEST CONFLICT
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What is a protagonist?
The main character in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text
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What is a temporal setting?
A temporal setting refers to the time period in which a story takes place. It encompasses the historical period, the season, the time of day, and other elements related to the passage of time.
This setting can influence the mood, cultural context, and overall tone of the narrative.
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What is tone?
Author's tone refers to the writer's attitude or feelings, conveyed through their word choice and writing style.
It's the way an author's personality and voice come through in their writing, influencing the overall mood and effect of the piece.
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B
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What is included in the EXPOSITION
CHARACTER LIST
SETTING
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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Explain what "character motivation" means and why it's important.
Character motivation refers to the reasons behind a character's actions, decisions, and behaviors in a story.
It's the "why" behind the "what," driving the plot forward.
Understanding character motivation is crucial for creating believable and engaging characters and stories.
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What is a backdrop setting?
A backdrop setting in a story is a vague or generic location and time period that is not crucial to the plot or message.
It's often used in timeless stories like fairy tales or fables where the focus is on the story's message rather than a specific place and time.
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What is a connotation?
An idea or feeling that a word invokes that could change its literal meaning.
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What is “theme”?
-THE MAIN MESSAGE
-WHAT THE AUTHOR WANTS YOU TO LEARN
-NOT EXPLICITLY STATED
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List the five main elements of plot structure in order.
EXPOSITION
RISING ACTION
CLIMAX
FALLING ACTION
RESOLUTION
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What is the difference between static and dynamic characters?
A static character does not change throughout the narrative, while a dynamic character undergoes a significant internal transformation.
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What is an environmental setting?
An environmental setting refers to the physical location, geographical features, and climate of a story's setting. It encompasses the natural world, the built environment, and the overall atmosphere of a place.
This setting is crucial as it can shape character actions, influence the mood and tone of the story, and even contribute to the overall theme.
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What is a denotation?
The actual, literal, definition of a word.
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What is the difference between a theme and a main idea?
The main idea of a text is the central point or what the text is mostly about, often a single sentence summary.
The theme is the broader, underlying message, lesson, or moral of the text.
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Explain the difference between internal and external conflict.
Internal conflict takes place within a character's mind.
External conflict involves a character's struggle with something or someone outside of themselves
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What is a round character?
A complex, multi-faceted personality that feels lifelike to the reader.
Unlike flat characters, round characters have a depth of personality, motivations, and backstory that make them seem believable and relatable.
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Explain how an author might use setting to create mood.
An author can use setting to create mood by carefully selecting the location, time, and other details of the scene to evoke specific emotions in the reader.
Descriptive language, sensory details, and the physical characteristics of the setting all contribute to the overall atmosphere and mood.
4
Name three words that could describe an author's tone.
Various
Examples: optimistic, pessimistic, humorous, serious, formal, informal, angry, compassionate, critical, detached, etc.
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Explain how authors develop themes through character choices.
Various
An author can demonstrate theme through character choices by showing how characters' actions and decisions reveal underlying messages or ideas about the world. For example, if a character initially believes love is not powerful but later acts in ways that demonstrate its power, the author might be showcasing the theme of "love is powerful". Similarly, if a character chooses revenge despite warnings, and their actions lead to negative consequences, the author might be exploring the theme of "revenge is destructive".
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What are the key elements of a narrative - 5 things
PLOT
CHARACTERS
CONFLICT
SETTING
THEME
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How can dialogue reveal character traits?
Dialogue reveals character traits through the words spoken, the way they're spoken (tone, rhythm, etc.), and the topics discussed, providing insights into a character's personality, background, and motivations.
It also demonstrates how characters interact with others, revealing their relationships and power dynamics.
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What is the difference between setting as time and setting as place?
Setting as time refers to the historical period or specific time of day, year, or season in which a story takes place. It can also include the length of time the story spans.
Setting as place refers to the physical location or geographical area where the story's events unfold, whether real or fictional.
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Explain how tone is different from mood in a story.
Tone is the author's perspective.
Mood is the reader's experience.