Plot
Define the exposition of a story
The beginning of the story. Characters are introduced and conflict is hinted at.
What is plot?
The sequence of events in a story
Exposition of The Veldt
Hadley family builds a smart home and notices their nursey is acting strange.
Plot of the Veldt
-Hadley family buys a smart home
-Nursey begins to act strange
-Parents turn off nursey, kids throw a fit
-Kids lock parents in the nursey
-Kids act like nothing happen
Describe the scene shown in the Nursery
African Veldtland with lions eating something in the distance
Define the falling action of a story
Loose ends are tied up. Things begin to wind down. Conflict is being resolved.
What is conflict?
A struggle between two opposing forces in a story.
Rising Action of The Veldt
Parents are concerned about the disturbing veldt scene. They want to shut the house off.
Conflict of The Veldt
People vs. Technology
Their smart home is acting strange
What are the two bloody items found in the Nursery?
George's wallet and Lydia's scarf
Define the rising action of a story
The conflict begins to develop and suspense is built.
What is setting
The environment or surrounding in which an event or story takes place.
Climax of The Veldt.
Parents get fed up and shut the nursery off. Kids throw huge temper tantrums.
Characters of The Veldt
George
Lydia
Wendy
Peter
Dr. McClean
What does Wendy offer Dr. McClean at the end of the story?
A cup of tea
Define the resolution of a story
Conflict is completely resolved. The end of the story.
What is the difference between a round and flat character?
•Round Character: characters with distinct personalities, backgrounds and motives
•Flat characters: no real background or distinct personality can still affect a story but not much is known about them
Falling action of The Veldt
Parents locked in the nursery by children.
Setting of The Veldt
Happy Life Home/Smart home
What item does the smart home forget to give the Hadley family when they're eating dinner?
Ketchup
Define the climax of a story
The most exciting part of a story!!! The conflict is faced!
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
Theme is the message or lesson the author is conveying.
Main idea is the contents of the story.
Resolution of The Veldt
Children get to keep the nursery because parents were eaten by lions.
Theme and main idea of The Veldt
Theme: We shouldn't rely on technology for everything
Main Idea: A family buys a smart home that ultimately leads to their demise
How much did the Hadley family spend on their House?
30,000