Show:
What's Your Point of View?
I Have A Conflict!
Theme
Map out the Story!
Isn't It Ironic?
100
"Do you love candy?" , I asked my friend Roxie. Is this FIRST, SECOND, or THIRD Point of View? How do you know?
FIRST person, because of the clue "I asked"
100
The little boy struggled up the hill in the pouring rain, slipping and sliding in the mud. What type of conflict is this? A. Man Vs. Man B. Man Vs. Nature C. Man Vs. Self D. Man Vs. Society
B.
100
Racism is a theme of which of the following stories? A. "Charles" B. "Three Century Woman" C. "The Outsiders" D. "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry"
D
100
What is the exposition of a story?
The beginning; the introduction
100
What would be an ironic name for a little dog? A. Tiny B. Giant C. Fifi
B. You wouldn't expect a little dog to have a "big" name!
200
One day Tina went to the movies. She purchased a plate of nachos, a pop, and a box of candy, but her friend thought she shouldn't. Is this FIRST, SECOND, or THIRD person? How do you know?
THIRD person- the pronouns are "she" and "her"
200
In "Roll of Thunder", T.J. and Stacey have a fight. What type of conflict is this? A. Man Vs. Man B. Man Vs. Nature C. Man Vs. Self D. Man Vs. Society
A.
200
Loyalty is a theme of which of the following two stories? A. "Charles" B. "Three Century Woman" C. "The Outsiders" D. "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry"
C and D
200
What is the resolution of the story?
The ending.
200
Which name is an example of irony? A. A firefighter named Mr. Brown B. A cook named Mrs. Smith C. A doctor named Dr. Pain.
C
300
In the story "Three-Century Woman".... Is the story told from FIRST, SECOND, or THIRD Point of View? How do you know?
FIRST person- the narrator is Megan, told from her perspective using the word "I"
300
In "Three Century Woman", Grandma Breckinridge lies to the reporter. What type of conflict is this? A. Man Vs. Man B. Man Vs. Nature C. Man Vs. Self D. Man Vs. Society
A.
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Mischief is a theme of both "Charles" and "Three Century Woman". Which character, however, lies to protect himself or herself? A. Laurie B. Grandma Breckinridge
A.
300
What do you call the most exciting part of a story, when you know how the story is going to end?
The climax
300
A police officer gets robbed. Is this ironic? Why or why not?
Yes. Irony takes place when there is a difference between what you would expect to happen, and what really happens. Police officers catch robbers - they are not supposed to be robbed themselves!
400
First, you will need to wash your hands and gather all of your materials. Is this FIRST, SECOND, or THIRD Point of View? How do you know?
SECOND person- "you" are in the story!
400
In "The Outsiders", Ponyboy loves to read and watch sunsets, but he still wants to seem "tough". What type of conflict is this? A. Man Vs. Man B. Man Vs. Nature C. Man Vs. Self D. Man Vs. Society
C. Ponyboy's conflict is internal - "inside his head".
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Which is a theme of all three of these stories: "Three Century Woman", "The Outsiders", and "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry"? A. Always tell the truth. B. Don't judge others by the way they look. C. Friendship
B. - In all three stories the characters were judged by either their age, their race, or the way they dressed or wore their hair.
400
The action that happens after the exposition, building up to the climax, is called ___________ action.
Rising
400
A woman who has always wanted to date a doctor ends up marrying the top doctor in town. Is this ironic? Why or why not?
No. Irony takes place when there is a difference between what you would expect to happen, and what really happens. A woman marrying someone she always wanted to marry is not ironic.
500
Which point of view is hardly ever used in literature - FIRST, SECOND, or THIRD?
SECOND
500
In "Roll of Thunder", Mama taught her class the truth about slavery, and she got in trouble for it. What type of conflict is this? A. Man Vs. Man B. Man Vs. Nature C. Man Vs. Self D. Man Vs. Society
D. Mama was fighting against racial discrimination in her community, or society.
500
Which is a theme of both "Charles" and "Three Century Woman"? A. Don't believe everything you hear. B. Family is important. C. Age brings wisdom.
A.
500
The events that take place between the climax and the resolution of a story are called the __________ action.
Falling
500
In "Charles", Laurie's mother thinks Charles is a bad influence and can't wait to meet this naughty little boy's mother. What is the irony in this? Clue: Irony is when there is a difference between what you would expect to happen, and what really happens
She IS the mother of "Charles"! She is the naughty little boy's mother!