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Plot 1
Character/Setting
Suspense 1
Suspense 2
Other
100
A graph used to visually map out a story.
What is a Plot Graph?
100
A method used to describe a character’s physical appearance and personality.
What is characterization?
100
An overall technique used to create and maintain interest in a narrative.
What is suspense?
100
Which suspense technique is this: There is a time limit to achieve something, so the reader wonders if the character will mee the challenge.
What is “time pressure”?
100
The reader learns the character’s traits through their actions, words and how they interact with other people.
What is indirect characterization?
200
How many parts are there in a plot graph?
Six.
200
These are used to describe the character to the reader.
What are character traits?
200
Which suspense technique is it when a character makes a mistake and the reader is aware, but the character is not.
What is “Main Character’s Mistake?”
200
Which suspense technique is this: Information is slowly being revealed by another character making the reader impatient.
What is “Delay of Information?”
200
Mary and Paul got into an argument in the common area. This is an example of which type of conflict?
What is man vs. man conflict?
300
The purpose of this section is to introduce the main characters and setting, as well as introduce the tone and capture the reader’s interest.
What is the Introduction?
300
Name the two types of characterization.
What is direct and indirect characterization?
300
Which suspense technique is this: The reader wonders if someone can be trusted.
What is “suspicion?”
300
Which suspense technique is this: There is a sudden change in the direction of the story.
What is “Surprise?”
300
Gail contemplates stealing apples from the grocery store. She has enough money to buy them, but she really needs to save her money for her phone bill this month. This is an example of which type of conflict?
What is man vs himself (woman vs. herself)?
400
This is the turning point of the short story. It is the section that contains the highest level of interest.
What is the climax?
400
Name the two main parts of setting.
What are time and place?
400

Which suspense technique is this: A character in the story is much different from the others. The reader is curious to see what he or she will do.

What is “Strange Character?”
400
Which suspense technique is this: Hints or clues about upcoming or future events.
What is “foreshadowing?”
400
Mrs. Bernier tried to make this jeopardy game 3 times on her iPad before it actually saved. This is an example of which type of conflict.
What is man vs. technology?
500
The very first event that happens in the short story. It begins the main conflict.
What is the inciting incident?
500
“Freddy is a very smart boy, but he has a tendency to get into trouble.” - This quote is an example of which type of characterization?
What is direct characterization?
500

The novel, the chapter, or the story ends without resolving the problem. The reader must continue reading to find out what happens.

What is “Cliffhanger?”
500
Name the technique:

“The room was very dark and dingy. No one had been in it in years. There was dust and cobwebs everywhere and the floor creaked with every step.”

What is “description of setting?”
500
Bonus Question:

Where is Mrs. Bernier right now?

Florida!! (Or Orlando)