Vocab
Plot
POV
Setting
Characterization
100

Children should show _______, patience, and self-control toward adults.

-balderdash

-perplexed

-forbearance

forbearance

(patient; self-control)

100

The turning point of the story. Usually the main character comes face-to-face with a conflict. Usually, the main character will change in some way.

Climax

100

The definition of point of view (POV) is…

The angle/perspective a story is told from

100

Why is it important to know the setting in the story?

It lets us know the context of the character’s actions and sets the mood.

100

Define direct characterization

When the author tells you how the character acts or feels.
200

The prince felt that a miraculous and remarkable __________ would emerge from the flower's huge bud.

-Hoisted

-Apparition

-Naive

apparition 

(something remarkable or unique)

200

This part of the story begins to develop the conflicts. A building of suspense or interest occurs.

Rising action
200

Define third-person objective POV

The narrator is an outsider (not a character) who can only reveal the actions of the characters

200

Read the sentence below, and choose the best words that describe the setting. “The moon was shining brightly as the fox slowly crept toward the chicken coop.”

the moon

the chicken coop

200

Define indirect characterization

When the author shows you how the character acts or feels.

300

The prince felt he should have known the flower's plans, schemes, and _______.

-malicious

-stratagems

-ponder

stratagems

(plan or scheme)

300

This occurs at the end of the story and wraps up all conflicts or events that happened throughout the story.

Resolution

300

Define second-person POV

An outside narrator is talking directly TO the reader

300

What is the best way to put the setting into the story?

Descriptive words

300

What type of characterization is the following example? 

Jake walked around the lunchroom. For every new student he saw, he stopped and said hello and gave them a fist bump.

Indirect characterization

400

The little prince grew tired of the game's ______ and dullness.

-monotony

-asunder

-vexed

monotony

(lack of variety)

400

The series of events that tie up the loose ends of the story.  The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of.

Falling action
400

Define third-person omniscient POV

The narrator is an outsider (not a character) who can reveal the thoughts and feelings of ALL the characters

400

When is the setting introduced?

Typically during the exposition.

400

What type of characterization is the following example? 

Tiffany loved when her teachers gave her creative projects. Her favorite things to do were paint, write music, play her guitar, and mold pottery. 

Direct characterization

500

The geographer said that flowers are _______ meaning that they live only a short time.

-ephemeral

-habitation

-tedious

ephemeral

(lasting for a short time)

500

This usually occurs at the beginning of the story.  Characters are introduced. We also learn about the setting. Most importantly, we are introduced to the main problem of the story.

Exposition

500

What POV is this?

While Victor knew a wife would please the monster, he couldn't bring himself to give her life. The monster was infuriated by this, and he promised Victor he'd get revenge.

Third person omniscient

500

Which of the following might describe the setting of a story?

A- Light was shining into the window.

B- We took a walk.

C- On Tuesday we need to go shopping.

A

500

What type of characterization is the following example? 

Shelley worked hard on Saturday. She pulled weeds, planted flowers, and cut the grass.

Direct characterization