Plot
Conflict
Point of View
Tone and Mood
Nonfiction Bonus
100
What is the term we use for "When and where the story takes place"?
Setting
100
What is conflict?
The problem of a story.
100
What are the signal words for 1st person point of view?
I, Me, My, Myself, We, etc.
100
Define TONE
The attitude the author uses in a story.
100
Define Nonficiton.
Writing that is true, real, and factual.
200
What part of the plot diagram is this?
This is the turning point of the story. Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict. The main character will change in some way.
Climax
200
What type of conflict is it when a character struggles against themselves?
Internal Conflict/ Individual vs. Self
200
What are the 3 points of view we have learned this unit?
1st person, 3rd Limited, 3rd Omniscient
200
Define MOOD
The feeling the reader experiences after reading a piece of writing.
200
What text feature is this?
Text that is heavier and darker than the rest of the text. It can be used to show which words can be found in the glossary or to show if a word is important to the text.
Bold Print
300
What part of the plot is this?
This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s). A building of interest or suspense occurs.
Rising Action
300
What type of conflict is this?
An EXTERNAL conflict that involves the struggle between a character and an element of the supernatural (ex: ghosts or monsters)
Individual vs. Supernatural
300
What point of view is this?
Narrator tells the thoughts and feelings of ALL characters. The narrator “knows all the facts”. Most reliable. Signal words include: He, She, They, Character’s name, etc.
3rd Person Omniscient
300
What mood does this image create?
Answers will vary.
(Relaxed, peaceful, calm, happy)
300
What is the difference between a photograph and an illustration?
Photograph:Shows what something looks like. (Taken with a camera.)
Illustration: Shows what something looks like. (Drawn by an artist.)
400
What are the two important characters of a story called?
(Main Character)
(Character that creates a problem for the main character)
Protagonist and Antagonist
400
Define EXTERNAL CONFLICT.
When a character struggles with someone or something outside of themselves.
400
What point of view is this?
In the school cafeteria, Jon felt lonely and out of place, so he gobbled his lunch as fast as he could. On the other side of the table, Jeanne was wondering if she would ever get used to this noisy, crowded school. As for Liddy, she was happy as always.
3rd Person Omniscient
400
What is the tone of this email? What words told you the tone?
Dear Mrs. Smith,
I need to see you in my office precisely at 3:00pm on Wednesday so we can discuss next year's plan. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Principal Luis
Answers will vary.
(Urgent, professional, serious)
(Word Choice: precisely, need, attention to this matter, sincerely)
400
Why would an author of nonfiction use text features in their writing?
Answers will vary.
(To make their writing more interesting)
500
Draw a plot diagram and label all 7 parts
Exposition, Initiating Event, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution, Conflict
500
List all 6 types of conflict we have learned.
(Hint: Individual vs._____)
Individual vs. Self
Individual vs. Nature
Individual vs. Society
Individual vs. Individual
Individual vs. Supernatural
Individual vs. Technology
500
What point of view is this?
“Wow, am I ever happy to be home!” said Diamond to himself. He lay on his back and put his feet up in the air. “That’s the last time I ever run away,” he thought. Now he wondered when his owners would serve him dinner. If only they knew how hungry an adventurous dog could get!
3rd person Limited
500
What is the tone of this passage? What words told you this was the tone?
In the quirky middle school gym, the annual basketball tournament unfolded like a slapstick comedy. Despite weeks of practicing their dribbles and passes, the teams seemed to have taken a crash course in comedic mishaps on the court.
The crowd, usually reserved for more entertaining spectacles, erupted in laughter as missed shots and comically fumbled passes turned the game into a side splitting spectacle. The English teacher, known for her spirited support, couldn exaggerated sighs and dramatic slumps, eliciting chuckles from the spectators. The gym, now a stage for comedic relief, echoed with the sound of laughter. The English teacher, in a comedic twist, attempted to console her students with exaggerated sympathetic gestures.'t help but shake her head with an amused grin as the scoreboard told a tale of slapstick chaos.
As the final buzzer chimed in, the defeated team left the court with
The humor didn't stop at the gym doors; it permeated the entire school, turning a day of defeat into a comedy of errors. That day became a legendary chapter in the school's history, remembered not for the basketball skills displayed but for the unexpected comedy that unfolded on the court.
Answers will vary.
(Humorous, Comedic)
(Word Choice: quirky, slapstick comedy, comedic mishaps, erupted laughter)
500
What organizational pattern is this passage?
People often confuse frogs and toads. Both are amphibians. This means they are cold-blooded; their temperature stays the same as their surroundings. Frogs and toads have four legs and no tails. They use their back legs for jumping. But there are some differences along with all the similarities. The legs on frogs are longer. Toads have drier, lumpier skin. Most adult frogs live in or near water. Most adult toads live on land.
A) Problem and Solution
B) Compare and Contrast
C) Generalization
D) Cause and Effect
B) Compare and Contrast