Show:
Setting/Theme
Characters
Characterization
Conflict
Plot
100
What is the definition of setting?
the time and place in which a story occurs OR when and where a story takes place
100
Name the type of character who stands in opposition to the protagonist.
Antagonist
100
The methods that an author uses to create or describe the characters in a story is called?
Characterization
100
Name the two categories of conflict (not the specific types).
Internal conflict and external conflict
100
What is the most exciting part of a story (often the major turning point) called?
Climax
200
Name at least 3 characteristics of setting.
1. Time 2. Place 3. Atmosphere/Mood 4. Social Conditions
200
What is a character who has a complex personality called?
Round
200
What is the definition of INDIRECT characterization?
SHOWING the reader or audience what a character's personality trait is.
200
In the statement below, what is the type of conflict? Madison has the flu and cannot attend her best friend's birthday party.
Person vs. Nature
200
What 3 things are introduced in the exposition?
Setting, characters, main conflict
300
What is the definition of theme?
the author’s message about life or a central idea of a story
300
What is a character who does not change over time called?
Static
300
What is the definition of DIRECT characterization?
TELLING the reader or audience what a character's personality trait is.
300
In the statement below, what is the type of conflict? During recess, Tommy is one of the team captains for a game of football. He is very competitive, but he sees that a scrawny-looking kid who no one really talks to wants to play. Tommy doesn't know what to do when there are only a few kids left and it's his turn to pick.
Person vs. Self
300
What is the event that sets the story in motion and makes the rest of the story possible called?
Inciting incident
400
Describe the setting of "Stray" by Cynthia Rylant.
January, severe snowstorm, the Lacey's house (could also mention the awful conditions of the pound)
400
What is the definition of a stock character?
A character who has become stereotypical through repeated use in stories.
400
What are the 5 types of indirect characterization?
1. Physical appearance 2. Actions 3. Inner thoughts 4. Reactions 5. Speech
400
In the Hunger Games, Katniss' fight against the Capitol is an example of what type of conflict?
Person vs. Society
400
Name the 6 parts of Freytag's Pyramid in order.
1. Exposition 2. Inciting incident 3. Rising action 4. Climax 5. Falling action 6. Resolution
500
Name and explain 2 themes from the "Pandora" myth.
Answers may vary (need to explain themes below): 1. Don't challenge authority 2. Don't steal 3. Curiosity can be dangerous 4. Outward appearance can be deceiving; don't judge a book by it's cover 5. Pride is powerful
500
What is a character who has different qualities or values that CONTRAST with those of the protagonist called? Name the character type and give 1 example.
A character foil Examples may vary: -Draco/Voldemort are foils to Harry -Mufasa is a foil to Scar -Gaston is a foil to the Beast -Mater is a foil to Lightning McQueen
500
In the description below: Name and explain at least 2 types of indirect characterization that the author uses: Her head in her hands, Mulan dashed out of the double doors, followed by an infuriated matchmaker who cried, "You will never bring honor to your family!"
Physical appearance: head in hands Actions: dashed Reactions: infuriated, "You will never bring honor to your family!"
500
Name and explain 2 types of conflict in the "Pandora" myth.
Person vs. Self: -Zeus struggles with his pride and his desire to get revenge -Pandora struggles to resist her curiosity Person vs. Person (or Supernatural): Humans/Pandora are punished by Zeus for Prometheus stealing fire
500
What is the climax, falling action, and resolution of the "Pandora" myth?
Climax: Pandora opens the jar Falling action: All the evils (sorrow, sickness) are released in the world, but Hope remains Resolution: Zeus completes his revenge on humans.