What is a sequence of events that creates a storyline. The main (important) events are events of conflict.
What is PLOT
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WHERE and WHEN the story takes place; some settings even create a mood or set the tone. Sometimes the setting is so complicated that it is almost like a character.
What is SETTING
100
The main character with the conflict/problem (usually the "good guy")
What is the PROTAGONIST
100
What is the setting of "The Diary of Anne Frank"?
A SECRET ATTIC ABOVE A WAREHOUSE IN AMSTERDAM DURING WWII
AROUND 1942-1944
100
Name the type of conflict for the example listed below:
When a character is facing some type of natural storm such as a tornado or hurricane
What is CHARACTER VS. NATURE
200
What is the problem the main character or protagonist struggles with. It can be internal or external.
What is the CONFLICT
200
The person or thing that is part of the conflict the main character is dealing with. (sometimes thought of as the "bad guy")
What is the ANTAGONIST
200
The setting is introduced and the main characters are introduced.
What is EXPOSITION
200
Name the type of conflict for the example listed below:
A girl strongly disagrees with her friends, but she wants them to like her. Should she speak her mind or stay silent?
CHARACTER VS. SELF
200
Name one common theme that you may find while reading a novel?
Possible answers include:
-ACCEPTANCE
-COURAGE
-PERSEVERANCE
-COMPASSION
-COOPERATION
-HONESTY
-KINDNESS
300
The first event of conflict. If you are not reading carefully, it can be easy to miss.
What is the INCITING EVENT
300
The turning point in a story when the problem is solved. The rising action events of conflict lead up the climax. There is no more conflict after the climax.
What is the CLIMAX
300
The story still continues after the climax. The events here show what the characters will do now that the conflict is over. All the loose ends are tired up.
What is the FALLING ACTION
300
What is the theme of "Oranges" by Gary Soto?
-KINDNESS
-COURAGE
300
Name the protagonist and the antagonists from the story "Rikki-tikki-tavi"?
PROTAGONIST - RIKKI-TIKKI-TAVI
ANTAGONIST - NAG AND NAGAINA
400
Events of conflict that build interest and suspense and move the story towards the climax.
What is the RISING ACTION
400
This is found at the very end of the story right before you could say "The End." What is the main character going to do next in his/her life?
What is the RESOLUTION
400
An idea or message that the author is trying to convey to the reader through a piece of literature about life or human nature.
What is THEME
400
What is the climax of "Rikki-tikki-tavi"?
WHEN RIKKI FOLLOWS NAGAINA INTO THE RAT HOLE AFTER CATCHING HER AND KILLS HER AND HER EGGS
400
What was one theme from the story "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens?
ANSWERS MAY VARY
-NEVER TOO LATE TO CHANGE
-BEING KIND IS A WAY TO MAKE OTHERS FEEL GOOD AS WELL AS OURSELVES
500
Name the type of conflict for the example listed below:
a character fighting something inside him/her like a fear
What is CHARACTER VS. SELF
500
Name the type of conflict for the example listed below:
When a character goes against what is expected / rules, beliefs, laws, etc.
What is CHARACTER VS. SOCIETY
500
Name the type of conflict for the example listed below:
When a character might be "destined" for greatness even though he/she does not want it
What is CHARACTER VS. DESTINY/FATE
500
How was Scrooge his own antagonist?
*Answers will vary
500
What was the falling action in the story "Rikki-tikki-tavi"?
WHEN ALL THE ANIMALS AND HUMANS ARE HAPPY AND SAFE IN THE GARDEN