Grammar Gab
What are the three articles in English?
A, An, and The.
What is the final part of the plot called?
Resolution (bonus for Denouement)
“Lena and her sister argued about what game to play.”
What type of conflict? (Person vs. ___)
External.
Person vs. Person
What is a character trait? Give an example.
A trait, such as honest, that a character portrays as part of who they are.
What does the “A” in ACES stand for?
Answer
Which article would you use: “I saw ___ alligator in the pond”?
an
What part of the plot introduces the characters and setting?
Exposition
“Caleb couldn’t decide whether to tell the truth or keep quiet.”
What type of conflict? (Person vs. ___)
Internal. Person vs. Self
“Maya was always helpful and kind.”
What character trait does this show, and is it direct or indirect characterization?
Caring, helpful, loving, etc.
Direct Characterization
What is the purpose of the “C” (Cite) step?
To provide evidence to support the answer. This gives the writer credibility.
What is the preposition in this sentence: “The cat jumped onto the table”?
onto
What is the purpose of the rising action?
To increase the tension and develop the conflict/ plot.
“The hikers tried to survive a snowstorm in the mountains.”
What type of conflict? (Person vs. ___)
External. Person vs. Nature
“He stomped out of the room and slammed the door.”
What trait is shown, and is it direct or indirect characterization?
Temper, Angry, hot-headed, etc.
Indirect Characterization
What should you include in the “E” (Explain) step?
You should explain what is important or breakdown your quote. Then you should explain how the quote supports your A (answer).
Identify the adjective and adverb: “The shy student answered quickly.”
Adjective : Shy
Adverb : Quickly
What part of the plot comes after the climax but before the resolution?
The Falling Action
“Leo stood up to unfair school rules about dress code.”
What type of conflict? (Person vs. ___)
External. Person vs. Society
“Jessica smiled and gave her classmate the last cookie.”
What character trait does this show? Is it direct or indirect?
Kind, Loving, Humble, etc.
Indirect Characterization
What question does the “S” (So What?) step help you answer?
Why does this matter? What is the impact? Why is this important?
Explain the difference between adjectives and adverbs, and give one example of each in a sentence.
Adjectives mainly describe and/or modify nouns, while adverbs mainly describe or modify verbs.
Name the six plot stages in the correct order. (Bonus if you can name seven or provide definitions for each)
Exposition, Inciting Incident, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
(Bonus points for Denouement)
Explain the difference between internal and external conflict. Give one example of each.
Internal conflict is within a character. it is the conflict of morals or values or even mental or physical illness.
External conflict is between a character and an external force. Like two characters arguing.
Explain the difference between direct and indirect characterization and give one example of each.
Direct characterization is when the author directly states it in the text. "She is smart"
Indirect characterization is when the reader must infer and piece together information to grasp the character. "She was a tutor"
List all four steps of the ACES strategy in order and give a short explanation of what each one does.
A- Answer - Restate and answer the prompt
C - Cite - Provide evidence to support A
E - Explain - Explain how the evidence in C supports A
S- So What? - Why is your A important? How does this impact the story or reader?