Key Term Definitions
What is the difference between Theme and Thematic Statements?
Theme = one word topic/concept about the text
Thematic Statement = life lesson/author's message
Themes or Thematic Statements:
Love, Hope, Bravery, Dreams
Themes
What are the two types of conflict in a story?
When the author starts to build suspense and tension in the story...
Rising Action
What is a static character
A character that does NOT change throughout the story
What is the introduction/beginning of a story called? What types of info are included in this part of the story usually?
Exposition - info about characters and setting are often introduced
Which one of these is a theme:
Fear, Rising Action, Falling Action
Fear
Which type of conflict occurs WITHIN the heart/mind of the character?
Internal Conflict
All of a sudden, the story ends on a cliff-hanger ending. This means the story did not really have a ...
Resolution
What is a dynamic character
What is the term that refers to the "turning point" of a story?
Climax
What is a possible theme of this thematic statement:
People can lose their sense of humanity if they are put into a life or death situation.
Humanity (Inhumanity)
or
Survival
Which type of conflict occurs OUTSIDE of a character themselves?
External Conflict
The highest point of conflict in a story is known as...
the Climax
What is the main character in a story called?
True or False: All stories follow the Plot Diagram Structure (with 5 main elements)
False - most (but not all) stories follow the structure; it is just one of the most common types of structures.
What is a possible theme of this thematic statement:
Although obstacles might come in life, you must always persevere to keep moving forward.
Perseverance
Name the type of conflict:
A person is trying to find shelter during an extreme snow storm
External (person vs. nature)
What does setting have to do with? (list at least 2 things)
Time & Place
Which type of character opposes or creates conflict with the main character?
The antagonist
List all 5 of the elements of plot in the correct order!
1. Exposition
2. Rising Action
3. Climax
4. Falling Action
5. Resolution
What is a possible theme of this thematic statement:
Never judge a book by its cover.
Judgement
Name the type of conflict:
An arch nemesis of Batman is the Joker
External (person vs person - hero vs villian)
At what point in the story does tension typically decline/decrease.
Falling Action
What type of character is not as important in the plot of the story?
Side character (secondary character)