Conflict
What type of conflict would it be if a boy has to find his way through a dark forest to find his dog? Explain.
Man vs Nature, Boy against anything in the forest
The woman was wearing ripped clothing, and her face was unwashed. She stood in the cold holding a sign asking for money.
What do we know about this character and which STEAL method do we use?
She may be homeless, using her LOOKS.
Which type of irony is used when we say something that is the opposite of what we mean?
VERBAL
Your eyes shine like the moon.
What device is this and what does it mean?
SIMILE, shows that your eyes are BRIGHT.
He was a lion in battle.
What device is this and what does it mean?
METAPHOR, shows how he is STRONG/BRAVE while fighting.
What type of conflict would it be in a story where a boy has to stand up to his bully? Explain.
Man vs Man, him against the bully
Man vs Self, him against his own fear
When the orphanage was damaged, Sarah donated her own money for the repairs.
Sarah is generous, using ACTIONS
Which type of irony is used when what happens is the opposite of what we were expecting?
SITUATIONAL
She had the eyes of an eagle, always watching you.
What device is this and what does it mean?
METAPHOR, comparing her to an eagle, showing she has clear vision
Give an example of SYMBOL we use while texting, and explain what it can mean.
Heart emoji = love/ like
Fire emoji = something cool
Skull emoji = "I'm dead/dying"
A student has to decide whether to lie to protect their friend, or tell the truth and get them in trouble.
Which type of conflict is it? Explain.
MAN VS SELF
The student against his two choices.
He had a large scar above his left eye, which he always tried to keep covered with his hand or a hat.
Which TWO types of STEAL characterization are being used here, and what do we learn from them?
LOOKS and ACTIONS, shows us what he looks like and that he is SHY about the scar.
Which type of irony is used when the audience knows something that the characters do not?
DRAMATIC
Define FORESHADOWING. Give an example from a movie/book.
When the author gives clues about something that will happen later in the text. EX. We see someone buying a ring, later they propose with it.
Sleep snuck up on me like a mouse.
What TWO devices are being used here and what do they mean?
SIMILE and PERSONIFICATION, comparing sleep and mouse, showing us how it was a surprise.
A story where a group of teenagers are protesting the actions of their government.
Which type of conflict is it? Explain.
MAN VS SOCIETY
Teenagers against the rules of their leaders.
She thought carefully about her options and decided to go with the safer choice.
What do we know about this character and which STEAL method do we use?
THOUGHTS, she is smart/responsible.
What is TYPE of irony is in this picture? Explain.
DRAMATIC, because we know what the cat is actually doing but the fish do not.
Create an example of a SIMILE and an ALLUSION in one sentence.
They were fighting like Tom and Jerry.
Define FLASHBACK, and provide an example from a real book or movie.
When the author shows us something from before the beginning of the story. EX: In Animal Farm, we hear from Old Major about what life was like before men were in control.
Give an example of each conflict as we see it in ANIMAL FARM. (All EXCEPT supernatural and self)
Man vs Man: Napoleon vs Snowball
Man vs Society: The animals vs the rules of the pigs
Man vs Technology: The animals vs the bombs/guns of the humans
Man vs Nature: The animals vs the storm that desroyed the windmill
CHARACTERIZE one person in your group using their SPEECH and ACTIONS in one sentence. Then explain what this shows us about them.
Ms. Mubarik walked up to the board and said "Good morning, class. Happy Friday!" This shows she is CHEERFUL.
Give an example of EACH type of irony.
Depends on answers.
Create a sentence that is the OPPOSITE of this HYPERBOLE. (Understatement)
It's so cold outside I almost froze to death.
The weather is not bad, I might go sit outside for a bit.
Give one SIMILARITY and one DIFFERENCE between SIMILE and METAPHOR.
BOTH are comparisons.
Only SIMILE can use the words LIKE or AS.