Plot Diagram
explains the beginning of the story, including who the characters are and what the setting is
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
1. Peggy said, "why are you here so early?"
2. Peggy said, "Why are you here so early?"
2. Peggy said, "Why are you here so early?"
introduces the topic of a paragraph with a main idea
Topic Sentence
when someone says the opposite of what they mean
verbal irony
What is a character foil?
a situation when two characters exhibit completely opposite/conflicting traits
explains how the story ends
resolution
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
1. "Are you going to the game?" asked Mom.
2. "Are you going to the game" asked Mom?
1. "Are you going to the game?" asked Mom.
introduces where you got the quote or who said the quote
Lead
when the reader/audience knows something the characters do not know
dramatic irony
Explain how Pam and Martha are a character foil.
Pam is not concerned with her appearance, she is helpful, and she tries to understand everyone she meets.
Martha is very concerned with her appearance and tries to appear older than what she is, she is rude without meaning to be, and she does not understand social cues.
explains the most exciting or suspenseful part of the story
climax/conflict
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
1. "Why do we have to this assignment?" asked George.
2. "Why do we have to this assignment"? asked George
1. "Why do we have to this assignment?" asked George.
explains more information about the main idea in your own words
Background Sentence
when the opposite of what is expected happens
situational irony
What is multiculturalism?
Multiculturalism is the presence of multiple cultures in a given work of literature, making cultural differences a main focus.
explains the events leading up to the end of the story
falling action
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
1. "Jack announced, "I just read a great short story".
2. Jack announced, "I just read a great short story."
2. Jack announced, "I just read a great short story."
summarizes the main idea of the paragraph and provides a smooth transition to the next paragraph
Conclusion Sentence
Identify the type of irony in the following sentence AND explain why it is that type of irony:
The viewers knew the ship, Titanic, was going to sink, but none of the characters in the movie were aware of this.
Dramatic Irony- The viewers of the movie knew something that the characters in the movie did not know.
Why do authors use multiculturalism in their writing?
Authors use multiculturalism in their writing to show how people of different cultures interact with one another, many times highlighting how different cultures have diverse social norms and beliefs.
explains where the main character begins to face a series of conflicts
rising action
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
1. "Close your books," said the teacher, "and take out a clean piece of paper."
2. "Close your books," said the teacher. "And take out a clean piece of paper."
1. "Close your books," said the teacher, "and take out a clean piece of paper."
explains how the quote supports the main idea of the paragraph
Explanation Sentences
Identify the type of irony in the following sentence AND explain why it is that type of irony:
The fire truck was racing down the highway while on fire.
Situational Irony- You do not expect a fire truck to be on fire.
Give an example of how multiculturalism exists in "Martha, Martha."
Pam was born in raised in the United States and is familiar with the societal norms in this country.
Martha is English/Nigerian and just recently moved to the United States. She does not understand societal norms since she did not grow up in this country.
**This causes several miscommunications between the two women.