Characters
Setting
Plot
Mood
Theme
Point of View
100
Define protagonist and antagonist.
Protagonist: Central to the action of the story and moves against the antagonist. (Main Character)
Antagonist: the villain or a force that opposes the protagonist.
100
Define setting.
The time and location in which a story took (takes) place.
(where and when)
100
Plot: it's what __________ in a story!
Happens
100
Define mood.
The feeling you (the reader) get from a work of literature or art.
100
Define theme.
A central idea in a piece of writing or other work of art; meaning; life lesson; moral of the story
100
Define point of view.
The perspective from which a story is told.
200
What does ISALT stand for?
Interactions with characters, speech, actions, looks, thoughts
200
True or False. Setting can
-Be realistic
-Be fictional
-Change through the story
-Be in the future, present, or past
-Be a comination of times and/or places
-Determine the point of view
False. Setting does not determine the point of view.
200
Draw and label a plot diagram using 6 terms.
200
Authors create mood using:
(Name 2)
-Setting
-Word Choice
-Imagery
200
How is a theme developed?
Throughout the story--beginning, middle, and end
200
What is First Person point of view?
What keywords should you look for? (Pronouns)
First Person: the main character is telling the story
Keywords: I, me, we, my, our, ours
300
Static and dynamic characters are similar in that they refer to the ______________ of the character.
Flat and round characters are similar in that they refer to the ________________ of a character.
Static and dynamic characters are similar in that they refer to the growth of the character.
Flat and round characters are similar in that they refer to the personality of a character.
300
What is the difference between integral and backdrop setting?
Backdrop: this setting has little influence on characters, plot, or theme; events in the story could happen anywhere
Integral: this setting influences the theme, character, mood, and action of the story; without this setting, the action or events could not happen
300
Define Exposition, Inciting Incident, Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution
Exposition: narrator sets up the story; background info
Inciting Incident: puts the story in motion
Rising Action: the plot has begun; the events leading to the climax
Climax: turning point, usually the most exciting point
Falling Action: loose ends tied up
Resolution: conclusion
300
List 5 positive mood words and 5 negative mood words.
Positive: Determined, Loving, Relaxed, Content, Cheerful, Hopeful, Thankful
Negative: Overwhelmed, Depressing, Confused, Gloomy, Pessimistic, Lonely
300
What develops a theme?
Characters, Setting, Plot
300
What is the Third Person Limited point of view?
What keywords should you look for? (Pronouns)
Third Person Limited: The narrator focuses on one character; the narrator tells the story from the viewpoint of only one character
Pronouns: he, she, it, his, hers, they, them, theirs
400
How is direct characterization different from indirect characterization?
Give an example of each.
Direct characterization: the author of the story comes right out and tells the reader what a character is like.
"With an evil laugh, the selfish man snatched the purse sitting on the table."
Indirect characterization: the author does NOT come out and tell the reader about a character. The author shows us using ISALT.
"The man snatched the purse from the table, dumped it out, and took the money, laughing to himself as he fled."
400
Setting can affect the conflict and mood of a story. What else can it affect? (Name at least 2)
Theme, plot, characters
400
The following scenes from the Lion King can go on a plot diagram. Where do they go?
-Simba's cub, Kiara, is introduced to all the animals of the Pride lands.
-Simba and Scar have a big fight; Scar dies.
-All the animals come to see sub, Simba, at Pride Rock
-Simba gets into a series of troubles; Scar acts on his evil.
-As an adult, Simba roars on top of Pride Rock. The lionesses roar back accepting him as their new king.
Exposition: All the animals come to see the cub, Simba, at Pride Rock.
Rising Action: Simba gets into a series of troubles; Scar acts on his evil.
Climax: Simba and Scar have a big fight; Scar dies.
Falling Action: -As an adult, Simba roars on top of Pride Rock. The lionesses roar back accepting him as their new king.
Resolution: Simba's cub, Kiara, is introduced to all the animals of the Pride lands.
400
Read the passage. What mood does this evoke?
The towering tents are striped in white and black, no golds and crimsons to be seen. No color at all, save for the neighboring trees and the grass of the surrounding fields. Black-and-white stripes on grey sky; countless tents of varying shapes and sizes, with an elaborate wrought-iron fence encasing them in a colorless world.
The mood of mystery. (Answers will vary.)
400
Name a theme statement for the following fable:
The Fox & the Goat
A Fox fell into a well, and though it was not very deep, he found that he could not get out again. After he had been in the well a long time, a thirsty Goat came by. The Goat thought the Fox had gone down to drink, and so he asked if the water was good.
"The finest in the whole country," said the crafty Fox, "jump in and try it. There is more than enough for both of us."
The thirsty Goat immediately jumped in and began to drink. The Fox just as quickly jumped on the Goat's back and leaped from the tip of the Goat's horns out of the well
The foolish Goat now saw what a plight he had got into, and begged the Fox to help him out. But the Fox was already on his way to the woods
"If you had as much sense as you have beard, old fellow," he said as he ran, "you would have been more cautious about finding a way to get out again before you jumped in."
Possible Answers:
1. Look before you leap.
2. Think before you act.
3. Never trust a man in difficulties.
400
What is the Third Person Omniscient point of view?
What keywords should you look for? (Pronouns)
Third Person Omniscient- the narrator knows everything and can describe every character's thoughts and interpret their behavior.
Pronouns: he, she, it, his, hers, they, them, theirs
500
Define static, dynamic, flat, and round. Then, provide an example for each.
Static- the character that stays the same throughout the story (Ex: Voldemort, Darth Vader, R2D2)
Dynamic- a character that changes due to events in the story. (Ex: Shrek, Harry Potter, Luke Skywalker)
Flat-a character which we know very limited information about. (Ex: Dori, Crabbe and Goyle, Voldemort, Darth Vader)
Round-a character which we know a lot of information about. (Ex: Nemo, Harry Potter, Luke Skywalker)
*Flat = predictable, round = interesting, static = still, dynamic = changing
500
How can the setting help you make inferences about a text? You can use an example to illustrate your point.
Todd clenched his jaw. He was sweating.
Setting #1: If Todd was on the track field, we might infer he's running to win race.
Setting #2: If Todd was sweating in class at school, we might infer that he's nervous or stressed out.
500
Who created the plot diagram?
Gustav Freytag
500
Using vivid imagery, describe a house using a peaceful mood.
My example: Tucked away in the trees, a cozy cabin welcomes all who can see it. Inside, a warm fire crackles in the fireplace in the living room. A crocheted blanket rests on a leather recliner which has brown arms slightly worn by time. Soft light fills the room from the two lamps on the coffee tables. The plush rug on the floor hugs the feet of those who walk across it, and the painting of the waterfall on the wall provides any onlooker with fresh, pleasant thoughts.
500
List at least 4 facts about Theme.
1. Theme is what the author wants you to remember most.
2. Most often, the theme is unstated and is revealed to the reader gradually throughout the novel, story, or passage.
3. An author develops a theme with the use of characters, setting, and plot.
4. The theme is first developed in the beginning, made more evident in the middle, and is completely revealed in the end.
5. Theme is written as a statement; it is NOT a word.
6. Theme is subjective! Different readers can have completely different theme statements. (The reader needs to be able to defend his or her position using text evidence.)
500
Read the passage below and name the correct point of view.
You come to the end of a passage way, to your right is a maze of thorns which looks inescapable, to your left is a blackened corridor that could be concealing anything. You need to make a decision. Turn to page 16 to go right or page 19 to go left.
Second Person