Plot And Conflict
Name all seven plots of a story.
Exposition, inciting incident, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.
What are five common character traits?
Examples : funny, generous, caring, lovable, confident, cheerful, artistic, creative, curious, successful, honest, intelligent.
Name three possible themes.
Loyalty is important.
Your family will always love you.
Kindness is rewarding.
Define mood.
Mood - My feeling when reading.
Ex : excited, nervous, happy.
Define a flat character.
Simple character, two-dimensional.
Name three common conflicts that could be used in a story.
Character vs. self, character vs. society, charcter vs. character.
Define the term "Character Traits".
Words to describe a character's personality.
What does the S in STEAL represent?
Speech
Define setting.
The area and surroundings of a story.
Define a round character.
Complex characters, multi-faced.
Is character vs. self internal or external?
Is character vs. society internal or external?
Is character vs. character internal or external?
Internal
External
External
True or False?
Are personality traits and character traits the same thing?
No.
Character traits - Who you are at core.
Personality traits - How you act.
What is a cliché?
A cliché is a common, over-used theme statement.
Define tone.
Tone - The author's feeling when writing.
Ex : excited, nervous, happy.
Define a static character.
A character that goes through none or little significant inner change.
What is the highest point and most intense moment in a story?
The climax
Double Jeopardy!!!
Define characterization.
Characterization is the process when the author(s) reveals the personality of a character.
What does the T and E in STEAL represent?
T - thoughts
E - effect on others
Is this correct? If not, fix it.
Mood - The area or surroundings of a story.
Tone - My feeling while reading.
Setting - The author's feeling when writing.
No.
Mood - My feeling when reading.
Tone - The author's feeling when writing.
Setting - The area or surroundings of a story.
Define a dynamic character.
Characters that go through significant inner change.
What is the starting point of a story and the ending point of a story?
Starting - exposition
Ending - resolution
Fill in the blank.
The process when the writer / author reveals the ________ of a character.
Personality
Character traits
Name all five STEAL acronyms.
S - speech
T - thoughts
E - effect on others
A - actions
L - looks
Provide an example of mood, tone, and setting.
Mood - My feeling when reading - excited.
Tone - The author's feeling when reading - nervous.
Setting - area or surroundings of a story - lake.
Name four types of character types.
Round, flat, dynamic, static.