Characters
Conflict
Plot
Point of View
Miscellaneous
100

The character who is in conflict with the protagonist.

The antagonist

100

When a character is in conflict with societal norms or set expectations is called ___________.

Man vs. Society

100

What is the turning point of the story called?

Climax

100

This POV uses "I" and "we"

First person

100

The overall message or lesson from a story.

Theme

200

The main character of the story is the...

Protagonist

200

Man vs. Man, Man vs. Nature, and Man vs. Society are all types of _____________ conflict.

External

200

Events and conflict are resolved.

Resolution

200

This POV uses "you"

Second Person

200

What is it called when one object or character stands for something more than what it is?

Symbolism

300

Who is the antagonist in Lamb to the Slaughter?

Patrick Maloney

300

What is the struggle between two opposing forces in a short story called?

Conflict

300

The story slowly begins to unwind (come close to an end).

Falling Action

300

This POV uses "He", "She", "They"

Third Person

300

The author's feeling in a story or novel.

Tone

400

Who is the protagonist in Lamb to the Slaughter? 

Mary Maloney

400

When a character is in conflict with themselves and/or a decision they need to make.

Man vs. Themselves

400

Where we learn about the setting and the main characters.

Exposition

400

The perspective in which a story is told is __________.

Point of view

400

The feelings a reader gets after reading a piece of literature.

Mood

500

Describe the protagonist in "Lamb to the Slaughter" 

A seemingly typical housewife, six months pregnant and devoted to her police officer husband, Patrick. However, she is clever, innocent demeanor masking capacity for violence. 

500

Name one conflict from Thank You Ma'am AND explain what it looks like.

Man vs. Man: between Roger, the young boy attempting to steal a purse, and Mrs. Jones, the woman who catches him. This conflict manifests as a struggle for control and understanding.

Man vs. Himself:  Roger vs. societal norms and values. Roger's attempt to steal Mrs. Jones's purse represents a conflict against societal expectations of honesty, respect, and responsibility.

500

Where the story slowly begins to build up suspense and anticipation.

Rising Action

500

If the narrator is telling the story (but is not part of the story), AND knows all of the characters' thoughts and feelings-what POV is that?

3rd Person Omniscient

500

What is the theme from Thank You Ma'am?

Kindness has the power to redeem. (Kindness, understanding, redemption)