Plot
What is the definition for "plot"?
The sequence of events in a story
What is the name of the "good" character in the story and the name of the "bad" character?
Protagonist
Antagonist
What is a theme?
The message/meaning of a story
What is a setting?
The time and place that a story takes place
What is 3rd person limited POV?
When the narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of the protagonist
What part of the plot introduces the setting and main characters?
Exposition
What do you call a character who doesn't change throughout the story?
What do you call a character who changes and develops?
Static
Dynamic
What is theme analysis?
Interpreting and understanding a story's theme
If we were to write a story about this current moment in ELA 10, what would the setting be?
Here and now
What is 3rd person omniscient POV?
When the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of every character in the story
What happens at the climax of a story?
The conflict comes to its peak
What is direct characterization?
When an author directly describes the identity and personality of the character
What do you look at when analyzing a theme?
Plot, characters, relationships
What would be an appropriate setting for a horror story?
Haunted house, swamp, etc.....
What is 3rd person objective POV?
When the narrator doesn't know the thoughts and feelings of anyone in the story
What happens during rising action?
Conflict is introduced and develops/obstacles arise for the protagonist
What is indirect characterization?
When the reader has to decipher the character's personality and identity through their words, thoughts, and actions
What is an example of a theme from any short story we've read this term?
ie. "Fish Cheek" being true to your culture
What is the setting of Shrek?
Shrek's swamp, Duloc
What does perspective mean?
A character's view/outlook of the world
What happens between the climax and the resolution?
Falling action
What do you call a character who is not a protagonist or antagonist, but plays the role of helping move the storyline forward?
A supporting character
What is the theme of Kayak to Klemtu?
To be authentic, the importance of family, and the importance of taking care of the land
If a story is set on a beach at sunset during a picnic with flowers, what type of story could be it?
Romance
What 2 things make a characters perspective?
Voice (personality) and tone (mood)