Plot/Conflict
the sequence of events in a story
What is plot?
Read the following passage: Lisa carefully examined the bug sitting on the leaf. She noticed that it had six legs and a hard shell. Lisa had never seen a bug like this before. She grabbed her magnifying glass and camera. Based on what you have read, what can you infer that Lisa will do next? a. scream b. take a picture of the bug c. run away d. scare the bug away
What is c. take a picture of the bug?
Major characters that change and grow internally; possessing both good and bad qualities.
What is round & dynamic?
Beginning of the story that introduces material (setting, tone, characters etc.).
What is exposition?
The Grimm brothers devoted their lives to collecting folk tales. From hundreds of _______________ sources, they brought them together in book form.
What is anonymous?
the struggle against self or opposing forces
What is conflict?
Read the passage: Lauren looked at her watch, grabbed her books and ran to the bus stop. When she got to the bus stop, she realized she forgot her lunch. Lauren ran back to the house and grabbed her lunchbox. When Lauren got back to the bus stop, she realized she missed the bus. Based on the passage, the reader can infer that Lauren is a. playful b. disorganized c. worried d. athletic
What is b. disorganized?
Minor characters do not change their ways in a story, and have no balance of qualities (either all good or all bad).
What is flat & static?
Person, place, or object that suggests another meaning beyond the obvious.
What is symbolism?
Think about this important moral lesson: When you're in trouble, rely on no one. Only you can _______________ yourself the problem.
What is extricate?
the highest point or turning point in the story
What is climax?
Read the passage: Michael took his brother Tim on his first camping trip. Michael taught Tim how to put up a tent and showed him how to fish. When Tim didn't want to touch the worms, Michael put the worms on his hook. Michael helped take the fish off the line. Michael and Tim had a great time camping. Based on this passage, the reader can infer that Michael will say the next time Tim asks for help? A. "Sorry, I'm busy." B. "Sure, I'll help you!" C. "Maybe later." D. "Not now!"
What is b. "Sure, I'll help you!"
Read the passage about Sofia. Sofia becomes a teacher after years of working at the nail salon. Although she loved making lots of money at the nail salon, she went back to school and eventually quit her job at the nail salon. She currently works as a teacher, and she loves her job. Sofia can best be describe as a __________character?
What is dynamic or round character?
Implied main idea or underlying meaning; moral or lesson for the character is for the reader as well.
What is theme?
A lovely servant girl meets and marries a handsome prince. This story line _______________ over and over in fairy tale land.
What is recurs?
Read the following passage: Jessica thinks the sweater Grandmother made for her is ugly. Grandmother is looking forward to seeing her wear it to her middle school graduation. Todd, the boy she likes, will be there. She doesn't want to hurt Grandmother’s feelings, but she will feel embarrassed in front of Todd on the last day before summer. This is an example of ____________conflict.
What is internal conflict?
Read the following passage: We lived on the main residential street in town—Atticus, Jem and I, plus Calpurnia our cook. Jem and I found our father satisfactory: he played with us, read to us, and treated us with courteous detachment… Our mother died when I was two, so I never felt her absence. She was a Graham from Montgomery; Atticus met her when he was first elected to the state legislature. This passage is told through _________point of view.
What is first person?
Read the passage: Tony wants to be a basketball player. He is an average player and has lots of potential to improve his skills. Although he loves basketball, he hates school. He doesn't see the point in learning. All he cares about his playing basketball. He refuses to ask for help and go to tutoring. As the weeks pass, he decides to hang out with his friends instead of shooting hoops or studying for his classes. As a result, at the end of the year, he does not make the basketball team. Tony can best be described as a ___________character?
What is flat or static character?
The author’s or attitude about the subject of the story revealed through dialogue and other elements.
What is tone ?
They knew that they hadn't much time. It was _______________ that the stories be collected before they disappeared entirely.
What is imperative?
Read the following passage: In 1959, Melba Patillo Beals wants to attend Central High School in Little Rock Arkansas. She along with eight other students are the first to integrate into this school, but they face many conflicts, primarily because of prejudice and racist beliefs. Her memoir is an example of an ___________conflict. Character vs. Character Character vs. Society Character vs. Nature Character vs. Self
What is an external conflict? Character vs. Society?
Read the following passage: "I'm sorry, Dad, about the change in plans," Tom said, feeling nervous. "But this is something I have to do." Mr. Kulher hugged his son briefly and murmured that he understood. But he didn't understand and thought he never would. This passage is written in _____ person limited or omniscient of view.
What is third person omniscient point of view?
The narrator is a character from the story and participates in the action. We should question the trustworthiness of the portrayal because it is a biased account.
What is first person?
Dialogue or description that raises questions for a reader, making a narrative more believable and builds suspense.
What is foreshadowing?
Evil is a strong presence in many fairy tales. The character with a nasty _______________ usually loses in the end.
What is disposition?