Definitions
Define "protagonist".
The MAIN CHARACTER of the story, USUALLY the hero.
Explain "climax".
The TURNING POINT or most EXCITING part of a story.
A character gets a new haircut but hates how it turned out. They wear a hat for the next few weeks because they are too insecure to let anyone see it.
Character vs Self (Internal)
What are examples of FIRST PERSON PRONOUNS?
I, me, my, we, us, our.
I got in such big trouble for breaking my mother's ceramic vase; how is it my fault the vase was so ________?
Delicate
Define "conflict".
The PROBLEM or ISSUE in a story/movie.
Explain "rising action".
The largest part of the plot where the main story begins to unfold.
A character is at the top of their class until a new student moves to their town. The new student gets better grades, answers questions more quickly, and is better at sports than the character. The character spends the whole story trying to sabotage the new student and the new student retaliates.
Character vs Character (External)
Who or what was the ANTAGONIST of "Dragon, Dragon?"
the dragon
I am not sure if it is going to snow or not, the weather has been very ____________ this winter.
Unpredictable
Define "antagonist".
The person who goes AGAINST, or ANTAGONIZES the protagonist.
Explain "resolution".
The end of the story where the plot is tied up and the conflict is resolved.
A character is on a cruise ship when, suddenly, a whirlpool opens up and destroys the ship. The character, the only survivor of the shipwreck, must try and survive alone on the unforgiving ocean as they wait for help.
Character vs Nature (External)
What two things do you look for to determine the setting of a story?
time and place
My dad is too ____________! He never lets me spend the night at friends' houses and is always worried about whether or not I am safe.
Protective
Define "narrator".
The person or figure who is telling the story.
Explain "exposition".
The BEGINNING of the story where the CONFLICT, CHARACTERS, and SETTING are introduced.
A character gets into a very prestigious college, but finds that they are treated differently by the other students. Most of the students are very wealthy, and do not feel like the character belongs at their school. All of the other students ignore the character and treat them horribly in hopes that they will drop out.
Character vs Society (External)
What point of view did "Click-Clack the Rattlebag" use?
first person
My little cousin can be quite ___________, he is always trying to prank my sister and I.
Mischievous
Define "point of view" and list the two types we have MOSTLY talked about in class.
The perspective a story is told from; first and third person point of view.
Explain the ending of "Thank You M'am." What happens?
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A character has fallen in love with both a vampire and a werewolf and cannot choose which one they want to be with.
Character vs Self (internal)
Explain all of the letters in S.T.E.A.L.
S- Speech
T- Thoughts
E- Effects on others
A- Actions
L- Looks
Patrick Mahomes was not acting very _________ when he bragged about his win in the post-game interview.
Humble