Types of characters/ Characterization
Define a flat character.
A character that we know little information about.
What information is introduced in the Exposition of a story?
Setting, characters, social context.
The mood of a story refers to?
The feelings the reader gets when reading a scene in a story.
A student struggling with their laptop freezing is what type of conflict?
What pronouns are commonly used in First Person Point of View
I, my, me
Define a dynamic character
a character that changes or evolves throughout the story.
The inciting incident introduces what?
An initial conflict which gets the storyline rolling.
What is the part of dialogue that tells the reader who is speaking and how they are speaking?
The speech tag.
If two characters are arguing with each other, what type of conflict is this?
Person/character vs. Person/character
What pronouns are typically used in second person POV?
You, your
Define a round character.
A character that we learn lots of details about such as their backstory, what they like/dislike their motivations etc.
Define the rising action.
The Part of a story that develops the problem and adds interesting plot twists.
What is tone referring to?
The author's feelings towards a topic they are writing about.
If a tornado destroys a whole village and everyone must evacuate, this is an example of what kind of conflict?
person/character vs. nature
What pronouns are used in 3rd person POV?
he, she, they
Define a static character.
A character that remains the same throughout a story. The character does not change or evolve.
Define the climax of a story.
The turning point in the story or most action packed part of the story.
What is missing in this dialogue?
I can't wait for winter holiday! Sara exclaimed.
The quotation marks around what is spoken.
"I can't wait for winter holiday!" Sara exclaimed.
An ancient God unleashes its wrath on all humanity is an example of what kind of conflict?
person/character vs. supernatural
What is the difference between 3rd person omniscient and 3rd person limited.
3rd person omniscient the narrator knows what all characters are doing, thinking, and feeling. In 3rd person limited the narrator only knows what the main character is doing, thinking, and feeling.
What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
Define the Resolution of a story.
The main problem is resolved or solved.
What is missing in this dialogue?
"I love your new shoes" Sara said.
The comma after shoes.
"I love your new shoes," Sara said.
A character must decide if they should remain friends with a bully or do what is right and stand up against them even if it means losing their friendship.
person/character vs. self (internal conflict)
What is unique about the narration of a 3rd person objective POV?
In 3rd person POV the narrator does not know what any of the characters are thinking or feeling. The narrator can only tell the reader what the characters are doing and saying.