Plot & Conflict
Setting & Mood
Characterization
Point of View & Sequence in Time
Imagery
100
How is the conflict different in the rising action and the falling action?
Rising Action-Conflict builds to climax Falling Action-Conflict decreases as it is resolved
100
What are the 3 functions or roles of setting?
-Used to develop complex believable characters. -Creates conflicts for the characters. -Serves as a symbol representing an important idea
100
What 3 methods may the author use to directly characterize a person?
Actions Dialogue Other Character’s opinions
100
What sequence of time is being used when events occur in sequential order?
Chronological
100
Which of the 5 senses is being used in the following example? It was dark and dim in the forest.
Visual
200
What is the difference between the falling action and resolution?
Falling action-solution is revealed Resolution-reflects upon the lesson learned from the situation
200
What is the author's purpose for establishing a particular mood?
Affects readers emotional reaction to the characters and events.
200
What 3 methods may the author use to indirectly characterize the person?
Narrator’s descriptions Personal thoughts Describes physical appearance
200
What is the author's purpose for using foreshadowing?
To create suspense
200
Which of the 5 senses is being used in the following example? The children were screaming and shouting in the fields.
Sound
300
What is an example of an internal conflict?
When the narrator in "Daughter of Invention" struggles to decide whether she wants to write the speech for school. -When her father is upset about his memories of escaping the D.R.
300
What is the significance of the mood in "A Casket of Amontillado"?
It creates suspense, fear, horror, and a particular style of the author.
300
How may character motivation effect the plot?
It may explain the conflict and how they resolve it.
300
What is the author's purpose for using flashback?
To provide background information
300
Which of the 5 senses is being used in the following example? The sheets were made of soft satin fabric.
Touch
400
What is an example of external conflict?
When General Zaroff is hunting Rainsford in "The Most Dangerous Game"
400
In what way does the setting create conflict in "A Christmas Memory"?
The narrator and his cousin cannot buy alcohol because it is illegal.
400
What type of characterization does Maya Angelou use when she describes Mrs. Flowers from the perspective of herself as a young girl?
Indirect Characterization
400
What are 3 characteristics of the First Person point of view?
-Character within the story -Personal pronouns "I" "me" "my" "us" "our" -Subjective Tone because only personal thoughts of 1 character
400
What is the author's purpose for using mood?
So the reader can imagine the subject more vividly.
500
What are the 5 elements of plot?
Exposition, Rising action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
500
How does the setting in "Through the Tunnel" serve as a symbol?
The tunnel represents the narrator's journey to maturity.
500
What type of characterization is being used when the narrator describes the physical appearance of Madame Loisel in "The Necklace"?
Direct Characterization
500
What are 3 characteristics of the Third Person point of view?
-Not a character within story -Personal pronouns "he" "she" "they" -Objective Tone-knows more information than just 1 character
500
How does imagery create mood?
The description makes it more relatable and helps the reader feel deeper emotions about the subject.