A Christmas Carol
Any object handled by an actor on stage
Props
This person is the protagonist of the story. Usually, this character is brave and honorable but needs to learn something in the story.
The Hero
During a story, an epic hero often battles supernatural forces and ________________. Gods and Goddesses also play a role.
Monsters
words that describe character's personality or qualities that make them who they are
Character Traits
The process or strategy used (in our class) to organize your written responses
R.A.C.E.
a form of literature meant to be performed by actors in front of an audience.
Script
The hero is shown in the world as it exists, considered by those in it to be ordinary and uneventful.
The Ordinary World
A hero is usually a person of high social standing who is a
King (or Noble birth)
When the character behaves or speaks in a way to help the reader develop a character trait
The character's actions
This is the first step ALWAYS unless you are told it's ok to use bullet points
Restate
The words that are spoken out loud by the actors
Dialogue
A "point of no return" is crossed. The hero commits to the journey and enters the Special World.
Crossing the Threshold
Home of the Greek Gods
Mount Olympus
the 3 basic types of character traits
Positive, Negative & Neutral
After you turn your question into a statement (restate) the next step is
Answer or Answer the question
A major theme in A Christmas Carol that Dickens writes about dealing with inequality
Social Injustice
The Hero must complete the adventure, leave the Special World, and get the "treasure" home safely
The Road Back/Returned Changed
To be considered an Epic it has to take place over
Many Nations (countries/vast land)
What character trait is revealed: Bonnie pulled over on the side of the road after watching the car accident to call 911 and see if she could help the victims.
Compassionate/Caring/Selfless
This comes directly from the text and is meant to support your answer
Citation/quote
(that supports your answer!)
Character traits Scrooge Demonstrates at the end of A Christmas Carol
Patience, Kindness or Generosity
The person who encourages the Hero along the journey.
The Mentor
A long narrative poem that tells of the adventures of a singular hero
An Epic
When the story is written in the 3rd person POV this is the voice we rely on to help us determine characterization
The narrator
Arguably the most import part of the written response that comes at the end
Explain or Explain how your quote supports your answer