Definitions
What is a flashback?
Reveals past events to provide context for the story
Wow! You're as smart as Albert Einstein!
Simile
What is a conflict?
Bonus: 50 pts for each type of conflict you can name (there are 3!)
A problem is introduced. This conflict may be external (a struggle between the main character and something or someone else) or internal (a character’s mental or emotional struggle).
Man v. Man
Man v. Nature
Man v. Self
What is one theme present in Wonder?
Kindness, acceptance, courage, friendship, personal identity, family
What is first person narration?
The story is recounted by a character from their own perspective, using direct pronouns like "I, me, my and we"
What is foreshadowing?
Hinting at something that will come later in the story
She was a graceful swan in her ballet solo.
Metaphor
What happens during the rising actions of a story?
The central character tries to overcome the conflict. Events in the story become more complicated as the conflict builds.
Name one theme developed in the sentence below:
Maria studied every night, even when she was tired. In the end, she passed the hardest test in her class.
Hard work leads to success.
What is third person narration?
The narrator talks about other people using terms like "he, she, it, they, and their"
What is an epigraph?
A short quotation or saying at the beginning of a book or chapter intended to suggest its theme
My brakes screamed as my car came to a sudden stop.
Personification
What is the climax of a story?
The major turning point in the story. This is often the most exciting or intense part of the plot.
Name the theme developed by the sentences below:
She ignored her responsibilities and spent all her time playing games. Soon, she fell behind and had to work twice as hard to catch up
Avoiding responsibilities leads to bigger problems
What is second person narration?
Addresses the reader directly using the pronouns "you, your, and yours"
What is theme?
A message that a reader can learn from the story or text
The sun was bright and warm, but the snow on the ground was cold and icy.
Juxtaposition (warm vs. cold)
What happens during the falling actions of a story?
We see the impact of the climax on characters and events in the story. The conflict likely begins to resolve as the story winds down.
Name one theme developed in the sentences below:
The boy was scared to try out for the team. When he finally did, he realized he was more capable than he thought.
Facing your fears can build confidence
What type of narration is shown in the example below?
BONUS OPPORTUNITY
"...intense embarrassment, he suddenly realized that Dumbledore's bright blue eyes looked rather watery..."
Third person (Limited)
(Limited vs. Omniscient)
What is the climax of a story?
The major turning point in the story. This is often the most exciting or intense part of the plot.
It's raining cats and dogs!
Break a leg!
Idioms
What is the very end of the story called?
Hint: It is when all the conflicts in the story have been resolved.
The Resolution - all questions are answered, and loose ends are tied up.
Name one theme developed in the sentences below:
Even while trapped in the desolate bunker, they spent every evening planning what they would do once they were rescued.This shared vision for the future was the only thing that kept them sane.
The power of hope
What type of narration is shown in the example below?
BONUS OPPORTUNITY
"This is a story about something that happened long ago when your grandfather was a child"
Third Person (Omniscient, Intrusive)