Character/Characterization
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
"Jason was the laziest student in class.
Direct
What type of conflict is this?
A student struggles with self-doubt before a big performance.
Character vs. Self
What can you infer?
The room was silent, and no one would look at her.
Something bad happened; maybe she’s in trouble or embarrassed.
What is annotation?
➡️ Writing notes or comments on a text to better understand it.
Is this a simile or a metaphor?
"Her smile was like sunshine."
Simile
What does this dialogue reveal about the character?
“I didn’t steal it! I would never do that.” She wouldn’t meet my eyes.
She may be guilty, nervous, or hiding something.
Name two external conflict types.
Character vs. Character, Nature, Society, or Technology
Inference or fact?
“The clouds are dark, and the wind is strong. A storm is coming
The storm is an inference, based on clues.
Name two things you should look for when annotating a passage.
➡️ Themes, literary devices, confusing parts, questions, key ideas, etc.
What is foreshadowing? Give an example.
Hinting at a future event;
Name two methods an author uses to reveal a character’s personality.
S.T.E.A.L
Speech, Thoughts, Effects on others, Actions, Looks
Describe a moment from any story that includes both internal and external conflict.
Any response
Read a short paragraph aloud. Ask: What’s one thing not directly stated that you can infer?
etc,
Name 2 ways you can annotate
Highlight, Underline, Circle, etc.
Identify the two literary devices in this sentence:
“The wind screamed like a banshee, warning of the coming storm.”
➡️ Simile (“like a banshee”) and personification (“wind screamed”)