Topic and Theme
Plot
Characterization
Monologues
Symbolism
100

A one or two word idea on what the story is about

Topic

100

The turning point of the story

Climax

100

When the writer makes direct comments about a characters personality and/or looks

Direct Characterization

100

What was 1 of the 2 parts of a film we watched to introduce monologues?

The Incredibles OR Pirates of the Caribbean 

100

What is the definition of symbolism

Extraordinary meaning to an ordinary object

200

A life lesson that can be learned from the story

Theme

200

What comes before the resolution in a plot diagram?

Falling action

200

Information being revealed about a character through another character's actions, words, and thoughts.

Indirect Characterization

200

What is the definition of a monologue?

A speech delivered by one person who expresses their inner thoughts and insights.

200

What was one of the logos/pictures we looked at for the introduction to symbolism activity? 

United States Flag, Snapchat, Amazon, or Olymipcs

300
Having or showing little interest

Listlessly 

300

What comes between the exposition and rising action

Initial conflict

300

What story did we read as part of our characterization assignment

Rumpelstiltskin 

300

What are 3 of the 4 "ingredients" of a monologue?

Perspective, Purpose, Audience, and Context

300

This object symbolized the Princess's virginity in the story of Goosegirl

The hair of the princess

400

In a casual and relaxed manner

Nonchalantly

400

In the cat and mouse partnership story, what is the initial conflict

Winter coming

400

Why is characterization important 

Helps understand where the character is coming from and their thoughts

400

What was the greek word used for monologue?

Monologos

400

Why is symbolism important?

  • Depending on the context, cultural meanings, and personal experience, symbols may carry different meanings.

  • You may also find that you will remember and think about the symbol long after you have forgotten other parts.

  • You may also find that you will remember and think about the symbol long after you have forgotten other parts.

500

More important than anything else

paramount 

500

What is the exposition of a plot diagram

Background information on the story that includes characterization, setting, and introduction to characters

500

What are at least 3 aspects of indirect characterization (hint: one of them is character's actions)

character's actions, thoughts, dialogue, and comments from other characters

500

What was the pizza ingredient for "purpose"? 

Pizza Sauce

500

Why does the donkey symbolize the democratic political party?

Keeps on moving forward for change in society