THEME
POINT-OF-VIEW
Characterization
CONFLICT
TRUE DIARY
100

Growing-up or lost innocence can happen in a second.

What is a theme of "The Flowers?"

100

I don't like licorice. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

What is an example of first-person pov?

100

This character would be realistic and seem like a whole person.

What is a round character?

100

The news reporter was being battered by hurricane force winds and rain.

What is Man vs. Nature?

100

Water on the brain

What is one problem Junior was born with?

200

You can feel guilty for doing what you have to do.

What is a theme for "Buck Boy?"

200

You grab the ball. You dribble down the court. You shoot...swish! You've won the game.

What is an example of second-person narration?

200

This type of character would not change. They will stay the same.

What is a static character?

200

"Draw your weapon and fight like a man," Winston growled.

What is Man vs. Man?

200

She is hit and killed by a drunk driver.

Who is Junior's grandmother?

300

It's important to stay true to your profession and to do a good job.

What is a theme for "Lather and Nothing Else?"

300

Janie turned off the alarm and stretched. She got out of bed and made some coffee, then she took a shower.

What is an example of third-person objective?

300

"I said I didn't take the money!" Maizy wailed.

What is indirect characterization through speech?

300

What should Katie do? Should she leave home forever...breaking her mother's heart in the process? Or should she stay, forgoing any chance of a happy life?

What is Man vs. Self? OR What is an internal conflict?

300

Spokane, Washington

Where is the Rez?

400

Life may pass you by if you spend your time daydreaming.

What is a theme for "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?"

400

"Life isn't fair," Willie grumbled, tying his shoe laces and wishing he were anywhere else but here. "That will teach him," Sadie whispered, even though it made her sad to see her best friend struggle.

What is third-person omniscient pov?

400

David was lazy and unkempt, so he picked out a dirty shirt from the laundry hamper and put it on.

What is direct characterization?

400

When the problem is inside the character's mind.

What is Man vs. Self? OR What is an internal conflict?

400

Drawing cartoons

What is Junior's hobby?

500

Sometimes we lose sight of the real issue.

What is a theme for "Buck Boy?"

500

Sadie wasn't going to allow this to happen again. The kids were constantly taking advantage of her and she was sick and tired of it.

What is third-person limited pov?

500

Speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions, looks

What is STEAL?

500

When the problem is outside of the character's mind...

What is an external conflict?

500

Penelope

Who is Junior in love with?