Definitions
What does it mean to "summarize" something?
To tell, in your own words, what has happened in the story.
The _______ is the villain of the story.
Antagonist
The graphic organizer I can use to help me summarize is called...
Plot Diagram
List 3 examples of possible settings
Yardley, Pennsylvania, USA, 9:00am, afternoon, 1975, suburbs, etc.
What is the "climax"?
The turning point or most intense part of the story (Ah- Ha! Moment).
The _________ is the series of events or conflicts leading up to the climax.
Rising Action
What does the plot tell us?
The storyline or structure of a story
1st person point of view uses what kind of pronouns?
I, me, my
What is a protagonist?
The hero of the story.
You could remember ________ by thinking of it as the "Ah-Ha!" Moment.
Climax
List the elements of plot in order.
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
True or False:
Dynamic Characters do not change during a story
False.
Dynamic characters change throughout a story.
What's the difference between "retelling" and "summarizing" a story?
A retelling is when you describe the story in complete detail from start to finish. A summary includes only the details that support the main idea.
The _______ is the end.
Resolution
Explain the difference between a flat character and a round character.
What is theme?
The moral of the story.
In the _________, the setting is introduced. (What part of the story?)
Exposition
How should the title of a story be written?
Italicized or underlined
What is omniscient point of view?
All knowing