Character Types
What is a protagonist? Name an example from a book we have read in this unit.
The character on which the story centers, the main character, the "hero"--examples may vary.
Name the type of conflict: In the Velveteen Rabbit, the protagonist is unsure of whether or not he's real.
Internal conflict: character v. self
Part of the plot in which there are events leading up to the turning point of the conflict.
Rising Action!
A concrete object that represents an abstract idea
What does STEAL stand for?
Speech
Thoughts
Effect on Others
Actions
Looks
What is an antagonist? Name an example from a book we have read in this unit.
The character that opposes the protagonist.
Name the type of conflict: In Horton Hears a Who the protagonist is ridiculed by the jungle people for hearing little people on a speck of dust.
External: Character v. Society
Name for the portion of the story that wraps up all the loose ends of the plot, the character has learned his/her lesson, and the story finishes.
What is the Resolution?
What is the difference between a topic and a theme?
A topic is a one word idea that comes up in a story, a theme is a universal message about that topic an author is trying to pass on to readers.
What type of characterization does STEAL help us understand?
Indirect Characterization!
What is a flat character?
A character who does not have multiple character traits
Name the type of conflict: In The Sneetches, the star-bellied sneetches believe the plain-bellied sneetches are inferior for not being born with stars on their bellies.
External: Character v. Society, Character v. Nature.
Could also argue: Internal (Character v. Self)
The part of the plot when the conflict comes to a turning point, usually quite exciting.
Climax!
Write an example of a symbol from a book you have read this unit. Tell me what this symbol represents.
Responses may vary--up to teacher discretion.
Which type of characterization is it when an author tells readers about a character. Ex: "Henry was honest."
Direct characterization!
How does a dynamic character differ from a static character?
A dynamic character changes over the course of a story, learns an important lesson. A static character remains the same.
The type of conflict in the Velveteen Rabbit, when the real bunnies laugh at the velvet rabbit for not having hind legs.
Character v. Society
Name for the portion of the story that introduces the setting, characters, and background information.
Which of the following is a correct theme statement for the Velveteen Rabbit?
a. self-acceptance
b. Love from a child
c. A child's imagination is powerful.
C. A child's imagination is powerful!
Write an example of direct characterization.
Responses may vary.
Name a round character from a book we have read. Explain why.
Responses will vary
The type of conflict in The Sneetches: there is confusion when the Sneetches continue to go through the star-on/star-off machine.
Character v. Technology
The name of portion of the plot when the conflict is set in motion, the reason there is a story.
What is the inciting incident?
What is a correct theme statement for Horton Hears a Who?
A. Trust your own beliefs, even if others disagree.
B. "A person is a person, no matter how small."
C. Going against the grain
A!
Write an example of indirect characterization.
Responses may vary.