RL.8.3: Character Traits/Plot
Write down what each letter of STEAL means
Speech
Thoughts
Effects
Actions
Looks
Identify the figurative language:
Mr. Kane's hair is as red as fire
We know that the Titanic will sink, but the characters in the movie do not. This is an example of....
Dramatic Irony
The main message of a story that can be universally applied.
What is a theme?
The main character of The Crossover.
Who is Josh Bell?
Write down an example of internal conflict
Character v. Self
Identify the figurative languauge: Mr. Kane is a tall tree
Metaphor
When a character sneaks up behind another character, this will most likely cause...
A paragraph with: a topic sentence, evidence, at least two sentences of elaboration, and a conclusion.
What is a ToSEEC paragraph?
What does Josh call Alexis?
Miss Sweet Tea.
Write down two examples of external conflict
character v. character
character v. nature
character v. society
Identify the figurative language: The trees danced along to the wind
When a character is sarcastic or uses verbal irony, this would most likely create...
Humor
Language that appeals to one of your 5 sense to create a picture in your mind.
What is descriptive & sensory language?
Chuck Bell's heart attack and subsequent death.
What is the climax of The Crossover?
Write down an example of an external character trait
Physical Trait, Clothes
Identify the figurative language: Lovely Linda likes to lick lollipops
Alliteration
Which Point of View would more likely have dramatic irony?
Third Person Limited
Third Person Omniscient
Third Person Omniscient because we know the thoughts of the other characters
The way that a story is told.
What is form?
What were Josh's last words to JB (in the novel)?
"We Da Man."
What are the five parts of plot and what do they mean?
Rising Action: Events that lead to the climax
Climax: Major Turning Point in a Story
Falling Action: Events after climax that lead to the Resolution
Resolution: End of the story
2. What is being compared
3. What is the literal meaning of this comparison
"Becky's face shrank down the size of a coin"
1.Hyperbole
2. Becky's face and the coin
3. To show how Becky was shocked
If I was a writer that would want the reader to empathize with the protagonist I would most likely use ______ point of view
First Person
Figurative language that compares unlike things using "like" or "as."
Success is worthless without the love and inclusion of family.
What is the theme of The Crossover?