Theme
Conflict
STEAL
Plot
Connotation vs Denotation
100
What is "theme?"
"Theme" is the lesson or message the author wants us to learn.
100
What is a conflict?
Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces.
100
What does the S in STEAL stand for?
Speech
100
Name a Point of View.
First Person
Third Person (limited or omniscient)
100
What is connotation?
Connotation is the feeling or idea that a word gives you.
200
What is a thematic statement?
A thematic statement is a complete sentence (or two) that express a theme.
200
What is the difference between internal and external conflict?
Internal conflict is a conflict inside the character's mind. External is a conflict the main character has with an outside force.
200
What does the T in STEAL stand for?
Thoughts
200
This is the highest point of suspense in a story.
Climax
200
What is denotation?
Denotation is the literal meaning of the word, the definition.
300
Give an example of a popular theme.
Money can't buy happiness
Honesty is the best policy
slow and steady wins the race
actions always have consequences
300
Name 3 types of conflict.
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Self
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Technology
Character vs. Supernatural
300
What does the E in STEAL stand for?
Effects on Others
300
This is when the reader learns about the characters, setting, and conflict of a story.
Exposition/Introduction
300
Bedford is a gritty neighborhood, but the rents are low.
Does the word gritty in this sentence have a positive or negative connotation?
Negative
400
What was the theme for one of the fables we read?
"Honesty is the best policy."
“Every tale is not to be believed.”
“You should always be prepared.”
400
Emmy witnesses someone stealing a candy bar from the grocery store. She confronts them and tells them that she saw them stealing. Is this an internal or external conflict?
External
400
What does the A in STEAL stand for?
Actions
400
This is when the main character starts to figure out how to solve the conflict.
Falling Action
400
Is this word positive, negative, or neutral?
"picky"
negative
500
Joe stole a new baseball glove and when his parents found out they wouldn't let him play baseball. What is the theme?
Actions always have consequences.
500
Alexa caught her friend Jamie stealing from a classmate. Now Alexa must choose between keeping her friendship with Jamie and doing the right thing.
What type of conflict is this?
Character vs. Self
500
What is STEAL used for
We use STEAL with indirect characterization. STEAL helps us identify the traits/personality of a character.
500
Name the points of the plot line diagram. There are 5. Go!
Exposition/Introduction
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution/Conclusion
500
Replace this word with another word with a negative connotation. "Big"
Huge
Fat
Obese