Characters
What is the difference between a protagonist and antagonist?
Protagonist - main character/one that drives the action
Antagonist - character that opposes the protagonist
Definition of "setting":
The time and location in which a story takes place.
What is a "theme"?
The message(s) of the story. A big idea that emerges in a story.
Think of Freytag's plot triangle, what is the FIRST part of a plot?
Exposition
A character fighting against a large group/society
Man vs. Society
"Johnny has dark hair and glasses" This statement is an example of _______ character traits
External
What is the SETTING of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book
The Jungle!
Also- pre-modern times
True or False: A theme in literature can be boiled down to one word about something
Example: "Love" or "Hope"
False; a theme should be a statement about a subject
Think of Freytag's plot triangle, what is the next part of a plot?
Rising action
Internal struggles of a character
Man vs. Himself
"Olivia was mature and intelligent for her age" This statement is an example of __________ character traits
Internal
What is the SETTING of A Wrinkle in Time?
Earth, Camazotz, Uriel, Space...
Think of Freytag's plot triangle, what is the HIGHEST point of a plot?
Climax
A character fighting against natural elements
Man vs. Nature
What is indirect characterization?
When an author reveals a character’s personality through dialogue and events.
Setting can include time, location, and ...
Weather
After the climax, what part of a plot comes next?
Falling action
A character fighting against another character
Man vs. Man
What is direct characterization?
When an author describes a character in a straightforward manner.
What is the final part of a plot according to Freytag's triangle?
Resolution
True or False: Every story has some sort of conflict
True