Characterize
When the author shows you the traits of a character through their actions.
Indirect characterization
Define theme.
The theme is the lesson/moral of the story.
What is conflict?
The problem in a story.
What is the definition of mood?
The feeling the reader/viewer/you get from the writing.
What genre of short stories did Edgar Allan Poe write?
Horror.
Write an example sentence that shows direct characterization.
Ex. Dom is kind.
Name a theme from the book, Nightjohn.
Never give up on your dreams.
Name a major conflict in Tex (100 points). Name a major conflict in Stonehearst Asylum (100 points).
Tex: Mason sold the horses.
Stonehearst Asylum: The rightful employees and overseers of the asylum were locked up in the basement.
How would you describe the mood of Stonehearst Asylum?
Creepy.
What point-of-view is described here? "Uses I, me, my, or we. The story is told from the perspective of a character in the story. We know what the narrator is thinking and feeling."
First-person point-of-view
Write an example sentence that shows indirect characterization.
Ex. Brooke punched a baby in the face for no reason.
What is a theme of "The Tell-Tale Heart?"
You can never escape the consequences of your actions.
What was the major conflict, and the driving force behind it, in "The Tell-Tale Heart?"
The narrator couldn't stand the old man's eye, so he killed the old man.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: THIS QUESTION IS WORTH DOUBLE THE POINTS!!!!
Name a detail that would contribute to a mood of peaceful in a book or movie.
A cool breeze, calm skies, a still lake, a character taking a nap with no worries, etc.
Kylie studied for her global test for 13 hours.
Is this an example of DIRECT or INDIRECT characterization? How do you know?
This is an example of INDIRECT characterization because the author is showing us that Kylie is responsible/hardworking through Kylie's actions.
Given that Kylie is the protagonist, name an action you might expect her to do. Explain why this action is appropriate for her.
I may expect Kylie to help an elderly man cross the street. This is because she is the protagonist, so she is supposed to be "good," and this would be an act of kindness.
It's Braylon's first day of high school. He has hit a growth spurt over the summer, and he is no longer willing to put up with his middle school bullies.
What could be a possible theme of this movie?
Always stand up for yourself.
Dallas is the antagonist. Alexis is the protagonist. The major conflict is Alexis stealing Dallas's shoes for no reason. Is this an appropriate conflict, given the context? Why or why not?
No, this is not an appropriate conflict. Dallas is the antagonist, so he should be causing conflict for Alexis. However, this says Alexis is causing problems for Dallas, which doesn't make sense because Will is the protagonist. They should switch places for it to make sense.
Two best friends navigate law school, which they quickly realize is not for them. After many hilarious attempts to fit in, they drop out of college to start their own business.
What could be a possible mood of this movie?
Humorous, funny, amusing.
Write a sentence using second-person point-of-view.
Ex. You are walking down the street.
Name one antagonist and one protagonist from Nightjohn. Compare and contrast these characters.
Sarny is one protagonist in the book, and Waller is one antagonist. While both characters are stubborn, Waller has no empathy or compassion, and he treats enslaved people horribly for no good reason. On the other hand, Sarny is kind, and she even helps dress the wounds of enslaved people who have been whipped by Waller.
Theme: You always have more to learn about life. How does the author develop this theme in Tex?
The author shows us many times that Tex doesn't know everything, like when Tex didn't understand how Mason ran out of money. Tex eventually realized that he always has more to learn about life, so that is the message of the book.
Given that Kylie is the protagonist and Parker is the antagonist, what could be an example of conflict between them? Explain why the conflict you chose is most appropriate.
An example of conflict between Parker and Kylie could be Parker pushing Kylie on the sidewalk. This is appropriate because Parker is the antagonist, so he is supposed to CAUSE the problem for the protagonist, which is Kylie.
A dog runs away and goes on an incredible adventure. He is lost for three years, but when he finally makes it home, his owner is waiting for him with open arms.
What could be a possible mood for this movie?
Nostalgic. Emotional. Loving.
The world has been taken over by evil robots. Alexis and Dom are Earth's last hope, and they must disable complicated technology to protect the Earth from destruction.
What genre is this movie, AND how do you know?
The genre is science fiction. It has robots and advanced technology.