Idiom
What is an Idiom?
An idiom is a phrase or expression with a non-literal meaning.
What is a Conflict?
A struggle between opposing forces
What does Characterization mean?
A method an author uses to let readers know more about the characters and their personal traits.
Jasmine leaves snack bags in TJ’s locker. What can we infer is her motivation?
She misses him and wants to let him know.
What is the definition of "Character Motivation"?
The reason behind why a person acts or behaves in a certain way.
If someone says, "You hit the nail on the head," what do they mean?
You described the situation exactly right.
What is a internal conflict?
Character vs. Self (tough questions, fear, etc.)
What is a Direct Characterization?
The author directly states a character's traits.
What is a theme?
The underlying message or lesson about life in a story.
The underlying message or lesson about life in a story.
What is Theme?
"Break the ice" is an idiom that means?
To make a situation less tense or stressful.
What is a external conflict?
A struggle between a character and an outside force...(does not have to be a person)....can be character vs nature/vs society/vs character
What is a indirect characterization
The character is revealed through their personality, appearance, words, actions, and effect on others...traits are NOT directly stated by the author
Based on your reading of "The Low-cuts Strike Again," why do the Low Cuts sell candy?
To buy items they need or want, like ice cream for Bit’s mom.
What does tone mean?
A writer's attitude toward his or her subject matter revealed through his choice of words as well as what is what may be left out
"Better late than never" is an idiom that suggests?
Doing something late is better than not doing it at all.
A character struggling with the decision to tell the truth or lie
Character vs Self
What does S.T.E.A.L. stand for?
Speak, Talk, Effect, Actions, Looks
What motivates the Low-Cuts?
Their parents collective situation.
What type of conflict is Character vs. Society?
External
If a pair of sneakers "cost an arm and a leg," the shoes are...
Very expensive.
A character arguing with their teacher about a grade.
Character vs Character
If a writer shows a character sweating, pacing the floor, and biting their nails, what are they using?
Indirect Characterization
What does it mean that the Low-Cuts are..."a braid of brilliance and bravado"?
A tight-knit, smart, brave group of kids.
What is a motive?
A reason for doing something...why a character does what he does