Plot Structure
What is Freytag’s Pyramid used to show?
It is the structure of a plot in a story
What does pallor mean?
Paleness of the skin.
What is the purpose of writing a summary?
To help readers remember the story by including only the main points.
What does the STEAL method stand for?
Speech, Thoughts, Effects on others, Actions, Looks.
What is tone?
The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience.
What happens in the exposition of a story?
The background information about characters, setting, and conflict is introduced.
What does tumult mean?
A noisy commotion or disturbance.
True or False: A summary should include every single detail from the story.
False
What’s the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
Direct = author tells you traits. Indirect = reader infers traits from actions, dialogue, etc.
What is mood?
The feeling or atmosphere created for the reader.
What is the high point of emotional tension in a story called?
The Climax?
What does doffed mean?
Lifted or removed (like a hat).
What two things should a good summary always include?
Main points and important details from the text.
What is the difference between static and dynamic characters?
Static = doesn’t change; Dynamic = changes and grows during the story.
Give an example of tone vs. mood in a scary story.
Tone = serious; Mood = suspenseful or frightening.
Give the 5 main stages of a traditional plot structure in order.
What is Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution?
What does grotesquely mean?
In a distorted, ugly, or unnatural way.
What is the four word phrase we learned in class to practice writing a complete summary?
Somebody, Wanted, But, So
Name one example of a static character and dynamic character from the SAME movie.
Example: Marlin and Dory from Finding Nemo. Marlin is static because he changes and grows on his journey of finding his son, Nemo. Dory is the same lovable character throughout the entire film.
What is the difference between a thematic topic and a theme statement?
Topic = one word/idea (like “freedom”); Theme = full sentence about the author’s message.
What is the difference between falling action and resolution?
What is the Falling action shows events after the climax; the resolution shows how the conflict ends?
Define condolence and use it in a sentence.
Expression of sympathy for someone who is grieving. Example: “I offered my condolences after she lost her pet.”
Explain why summarizing a text is a useful skill in school and life.
It helps organize information, improves comprehension, and makes complex texts easier to understand.
Name the 7 types of conflict.
Character vs. Character, Character vs. Nature, Character vs. Society, Character vs. Technology, Character vs. Supernatural, Character vs. Fate, Character vs. Self.
Give an example of a thematic topic and turn it into a theme statement.
Topic: Friendship → Theme Statement: True friendship requires loyalty and sacrifice.