Character
What are "physical" character traits?
The way a character looks.
What kind of action leads up to the climax of a story?
Rising
What is the setting in the book, Matilda?
England, school, town, library, 1970's or 1980's, etc.
Define a "static" character
A character who does not change
Tell me your favorite character in the book, Matilda.
Matilda, Michael, Lavender, Bruce, Miss Honey, Mr or Mrs Wormwood, Trunchbull, etc.
What are the physical traits of the character, Matilda?
Ex. Small, long brown hair, pointed nose, etc.
What kind of action follows the climax of a story?
Falling
What are the elements of a setting?
Time, place, and context
Define a "dynamic" character
A character who goes through development over the course of the story.
What does Matilda's mother do all day?
Play Bingo
What are the "personality" traits of a character?
Personality traits are how the character, thinks, speaks, and acts.
What analogy did we use to learn plot?
A roller coaster.
What sounds could give us clues to a setting that takes place in the morning?
A rooster crowing, an alarm clock, etc.
Define "exposition"
The beginning of the story. The introduction to the characters, setting, and style.
Which character in Matilda finished an entire chocolate cake?
Bruce Bogtrotter
Who are three of the characters we have met in the book, Matilda? (Excluding Matilda.)
Ex. Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood, Michael, Lavender, Bruce Bogtrotter, Miss Honey, Ms. Trunchbull, etc.
What is the exposition in the book, Matilda?
Matilda and her family are introduced. Matilda is an un-ordinarily smart child.
What sounds could give us hints to an evening setting?
Crickets, dinner bell, etc.
Define "resolution"
The conclusion of a story. How the story ends. Where everything in the story ends up.
What is the name of the librarian who first helped Matilda to find books?
Mrs. Phelps
What is the difference between a flat character and a round character?
A flat character does not go through any changes. A round character is "well-rounded" or developed throughout the story.
What is the climax of a story?
The highest point of tension.
Describe your current setting.
Classroom, school, 5th hour, etc.
Define "drama" in the classroom setting
Drama is a genre. It is written theatre.
Give me the six examples of conflict.
Man VS Man, Man VS Supernatural, Man VS Nature, Man VS Machine, Man VS Society, Man VS Self