Plot
Plot is...
The sequence of events that make up a story.
The 5 parts of setting include...
Time, place, weather, mood, and culture.
There are two main ways an author will develop a character. What are they?
Direct and indirect characterization.
What two categories can we organize types of conflict into?
Internal and external conflict.
How can you know that something is written in first person point of view?
Pronouns like I, me, my, we, us, our, etc. are used.
The 5 essential parts of a plot are...
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
It had been rough traveling so far. The rain had been relentless, flooding our tents. The wagon's wheels were constantly stuck in deep ruts of mud. Mosquitoes attacked us day and night. I longed for home—a roof over my head, a warm fire for toasting my feet, protection from the elements.
What detail tells you this passage's setting takes place sometime in the past?
The wagon's wheels were constantly stuck
What is a static character?
Characters who don't change or learn any important lesson throughout the story.
What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?
A struggle that a character faces within themselves.
Identify the point of view: "Jonas went to his own desk and began to sort through his school papers from the evening's assignment. But his mind was still on December and the coming Ceremony. Though he had been reassured by the talk with his parents, he hadn't the slightest idea what Assignment the Elders would be selecting for his future..."
3rd person limited.
The turning point in a story; moment of greatest suspense; conflict at most intense or dramatic moment.
Climax
Anne stared through the glass at the intense colors of the newly blooming flowers and green budding trees.
"Anne, we still have ten minutes. Focus," Mrs. Lau said before launching into another equation. Ten minutes seemed like an eternity. Anne waited impatiently for the last bell to ring so she could race home.
What is the setting?
The setting is a classroom at the end of the school day during the spring time.
The character that opposes the protagonist is called...
The antagonist.
Andrea seemed to be a normal girl when you see her. However, upon talking to her, one can easily conclude that she is a special child with special needs. But despite that, she still struggles to be accepted as a normal high school student.
What type of conflict is this?
Man vs. Society
Identify the point of view: You know you have to get to class on time, but you decide to stop off at HiLife for some Hot Cheetos. You can’t help it! You love Hot Cheetos but now you have a citation for being late to class.
2nd person
The problem faced by the main character is faced during the...
Rising action
The clock's minutes ticked loudly through the small room. Tick-tock! Tick-tock! It was enough to drive a person crazy. The windows were sealed shut, and the hot air made it feel difficult to breathe. A distant alarm clock gave out a faint blare. Someone down the hall slammed a door shut, and a picture that had been hanging on the wall came crashing to the floor.
What mood does the setting of the passage create?
Tense.
Even though she loved to dance, Shannon was nervous about joining the dance team. She tried out and made it, but never said a word to anyone. At each dance practice, Shannon got a little more comfortable with her team. By the end of the season, not only did she make friends, but she even taught the team a few dance moves.
What type of character is she?
Dynamic.
After Kylie and her friends run out of gas on a road trip, they find themselves stranded in the middle of the desert with nobody around for miles. With no phone signal, little water, and the brutal desert sun pounding down on them, Kylie and her friends make a desperate attempt to find water.
What type of conflict is this?
Man vs. Nature
A story's main theme might be difficult to figure out because...
It is rarely stated explicitly; it is usually implied.
Which event in The Outsiders is the climax?
When Johnny kills bob.
The village was full of rundown aluminum houses and rusty old bikes. Children with torn clothes and empty stomachs ran through the dirt streets, playing games to forget about their troubles. As the sun went down, lights flickered on in some of the windows. Children abandoned their games and wandered home. We approached one house, and knocked on the door.
Which of the following details about the setting hints at a conflict?
Children with torn clothes and empty stomachs.
Gru from "Despicable Me" is a ______ character because we see many sides of him and he reveals a change in his emotions.
Round.
David knew his friend was the one who had pulled the fire alarm, but he didn’t know if he should tell on him or keep it a secret.
Which conflict category does this belong to?
Internal conflict.
Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.
What is the theme of this story?
Some prizes aren't worth it.