Theme
True or False - A theme is a central message
True
I like showing concern for others through words and actions. Which character trait am I showing?
Caring
What is a drama or a play?
A story performed by actors on a stage.
What is rising action?
a universal statement that can be applied to more than one story or situation; often refers to a lesson learned
What is theme?
True or False - A synonym for theme would be "life lesson".
True
What qualities or abilities does the character have?
What is Character Traits?
What is written instructions telling the actors what to do?
solves conflict; ends the story
What is resolution?
the location of the answer in the text
What is gift?
What is theme?
The life lesson, author's message, or moral of a story
How can characters change?
What is feelings or they can change by growing older.
The text of the play
What is the script?
the most exciting part of the story
What is climax?
the skill or what the question is asking you to do
what is magic?
Which of the following is a theme example.
A.)You will never make a shot that you don't take.
B.) risking
C.) cleaning is good
A.)You will never make a shot that you don't take.
I always show regard for myself, others, property, and those in authority. Which character trait am I showing?
Respect
A chapter in a play that contains more than one scene
What is an act?
related main events told in a sequence that tells us what happens in a story
What is plot?
humble, selfless, considerate, compassionate, selfish, immature - these are examples of...
What are character traits?
What is the difference between the main idea of a story and the theme of a story?
The main idea is mostly what the story is about (a short summary). The theme is the life lesson or moral that the author wants us to remember. It may have nothing to do with the details of the story itself.
What are the 5 key ways authors bring their characters to life?
What is Appearance, Traits, Voice and Dialogue, Behaviors, Thoughts and Emotions?
What is Dialogue?
The words said by the characters
the events that lead to the resolution
What is falling action?
Author does not tell you. You use background knowledge (shema) and text evidence to...
What is to make an inference?