Character/Characterization
In the story Cinderella, we know that she is kind, hard working, hopeful, compassionate, and independent. What type of character is Cinderella and why?
She is a round character because she is complex and we know a lot about her.
What is plot?
Plot is the sequence of events in a story.
If the antagonist in a story was a storm, what kind of conflict is happening? Is is internal or external?
Man vs. Nature- External
What is theme?
Theme is the message or moral of a story.
Frequently, a chapter, a book, or a movie leave the reader/watcher wondering what's going to happen next. What story device is this?
Cliffhanger
Kareem was a polite, patient boy who always listened to his parents.
What type of characterization is being used in this sentence?
Direct Characterization because the author is telling you directly about Kareem's personality.
What happens during the falling action?
Sammy cannot decide if he wants to tell his teacher the truth. What kind of conflict is he having? Is it internal or external?
Man vs. Self- Internal
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
What story device may keep a reader "on the edge of their seat"?
Suspense
What can readers use to figure out a character's traits? The author has used indirect characterization and we have to use inferences.
S- speech
T- Thoughts and feelings
E- Effect on others
A- Actions
L- Looks
Interest and suspense are built during which part of the story?
Rising Action
Katie, an environmentalist, stages a sit-in against the government. What type of conflict is this?
Man vs. Society
Why is it sometimes difficult to identify the theme of a story?
It can be difficult because the theme is implied, not stated directly.
What is foreshadowing?
In the Percy Jackson series, why are the Greek Gods considered static characters?
They do not change or grow throughout the story; their character traits remain the same.
What is usually introduced during the exposition?
Characters, background information, setting, and sometimes the conflict
Pertaining to conflict, how can an author make a story more complex?
An author may include many conflicts in the story, with one of them being the main conflict.
What must a theme have to be considered valid?
There must be text evidence in the story that supports the theme.
The author interrupted the story to share something that happened to the character long ago. What story device is this?
Flashback
In the story Restart, Chase realizes that he does not want to be a bully anymore. He makes new friends and finds new interests. He has become kind and a person that others want to be around.
What kind of character is Chase?
He is a dynamic character because he grows and changers throughout the story.
Name the 5 elements of plot in order.
Give a specific example of a man vs. man conflict.
Batman vs. Joker
Harry Potter vs. Voldemort
Chase vs. Aaron and Bear
Mufasa vs. Scar
Percy vs. Medusa
What is a possible theme of Cinderella?
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Don't give up.
Don't judge a book by its cover.
Love others for who they are.
Horror, thriller, mystery