Characters/Conflict
Is "Pretty" a character or physical trait?
Physical Trait
Which part of the plot diagram is usually when the story is beginning to come to a close?
falling action
A flashback to something important is...
Memory Moment
True or false: a theme is one or two words
FALSE!
How many students were originally in this class?
22
True or false: Brave and bold are opposite character traits
False!
The setting is _____ and ______ the story takes place
when and where
When something is repeated over and over...
again and again
Love, friendship, kindness and loyalty are examples of _____.
topics
True or false: there are over 1000 students at Lincoln School
false
List two things that a personal can face an external conflict with:
another person, a group of people, nature, a natural disaster, etc.
The turning point, or big moment, of the story is called the
CLIMAX!
"Suddenly I realized..."
Aha! Moment
True or false: the conflict doesn't affect the theme of a story
True or False: Mr. Scully has four sons
True!
Which signpost does an internal conflict usually match up with?
Tough Questions
Which is the longest part of the plot diagram?
The rising action
theme
The theme is bigger than the story. This means that a theme statement can be applied to _________.
many stories; more than one story
What does Mr. Leight do for his job?
Character traits are determined based on someone's ______ and ___________.
ACTIONS and WORDS
In order for a story to exist, and for a character to move along a plot diagram, there has to be a _______ that the character faces.
Conflict/Problem/Obstacle
The rule for ALL SIGNPOSTS is: It's only a signpost if it __________ (think about the plot).
CHANGES THE PLOT; PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE STORY, etc.
What is a synonym for the word "theme"?
lesson, moral
When is Emma's birthday?
January 29th