A protagonist is the main character -- the one the author focuses on in the story.
100
“I hate the idea of having all
those people out there watching
me,” whispered Violet.
What is the tone of this passage?
Self-conscious
100
Roosevelt can’t get along well
with other people.
Name the type of characterization, and justify your answer.
Direct, the author TELLS us Roosevelt can’t get along with other people.
100
Define conflict, and identify the two types.
The struggle between two opposing forces.
Internal and External.
100
Which part of a story does the author introduce the characters and show the circumstances as the story begins.
Exposition
200
How do you identify 1st person point of view?
The use of the word “I”, the narrator is telling their story.
200
Juan got up before dawn and
made his way down to the pier.
He would be the first fisherman
on the water today.
What is the mood of the passage?
Determined
200
Diane looked towards the door,
biting her nails and fidgeting
with her keys.
Name the type of characterization, and justify your answer.
Indirect, you can infer she is nervous and waiting for something.
200
What is internal conflict?
This is an emotional struggle that takes place within a character’s heart or mind.
200
What are the THREE elements that make up setting?
Time, Place, and Social Circumstance/Norms
300
What is tone?
The author’s attitude toward/feelings toward a subject.
300
“Dana waters her house plants
every single day,” said Joyce.
What is the mood in this passage?
Dedicated
300
John looked proudly at the new
painting he had done and
decided to enter it in the local
art contest.
Name the type of characterization, and justify your answer.
Indirect, you are shown his pride through his decision to enter his painting in the local art contest.
300
Name the FOUR types of External conflict.
Man v. Man
Man v. Society
Man v. Nature
Man v. Supernatural
300
What is the part of the story that is the “point of no return”?
Climax/Turning point
400
What is the role of an antagonist?
The role of an antagonist is to create conflict for the protagonist.
400
“Maybe I’m just not very
bright,” Clovis thought. “I
didn’t pass that basket-weaving
class . . . again.”
What is the tone in this passage?
Self-deprecating
400
Shelly is hardworking young
woman who truly cares for others
Name the type of characterization, and justify your answer.
Direct, the author tells us Shelly is hardworking.
400
The man in dark glasses was gaining on Jake. A mob was battling to board the train. He began to run.
Name the type of conflict for the passage.
External, Man v. Man
400
What is the part of the story where the problems are resolved in some way?
Resolution
500
What is mood?
Feeling the story creates within the reader.
500
Jimmy leaned against the barn.
He pulled out the old red
bandana from his overall
pockets and wiped his sweaty
brow.
What is the mood in this passage?
Drained
500
Dr. Drew organized many blood
drives for the Red Cross.
Name the type of characterization, and justify your answer.
Indirect, we can infer Dr. Drew is dedicated to the Red Cross.
500
Hannah felt torn. She enjoyed spending time with her grandmother, and she knew how much Nana looked forward to her weekly visit. Still, she didn’t want to miss out on having fun with her friends.
Name the type of conflict for the passage.