About DGDP and POV
What genre is the novel, Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick?
Realistic Fiction
The __________ of a story is created by the time, place, and atmosphere.
Setting
Direct characterization is when the author/narrator _________________ about a character's personality or qualities.
directly/clearly states
________is the emotional atmosphere or feeling that a piece of writing evokes in the reader.
Mood
______ is the life lesson an author is sharing through a character's experience in a story.
Theme
This novel is told using what point of view and from which character's perspective?
1st Person ; Steven Alper
What is the conflict of a story?
Conflict is the struggle or problem that drives the story forward. It’s the challenge that characters face, which creates tension and keeps readers interested.
Indirect characterization is when the author/narrator _________________ what the character is like.
shows the reader through description of speech, thoughts, actions, etc.
_______refers to the author's attitude or feelings towards the subject matter or audience.
Tone
Which of the following are helpful areas to analyze in determining theme?
A. Confict
B. Character Relationships
C. Resolution of conflict
D. All of these
D. All of these
Steven Alper is a very skilled...
Drummer
What type of figurative language is demonstrated in this excerpt: "Are you at all worried that your mother and brother have disappeared into thin air?"
Idiom
The following quote is an example of which type of characterization: "He had those perfect little-kid Chiclet-white teeth... (Sonnenblick 4).
Direct
What is the tone if a character burns dinner and says,
"Wow, I should probably audition for a cooking show."
Sarcastic
What theme topic is demonstrated in the quote: “I almost didn’t come here tonight. I’m a proud man, I guess, and I didn’t like the idea of accepting charity…Even my wife couldn’t get me to come. I was all ready to go to work, bury myself in a pile of paper, and tell myself I was helping my family by earning more money. But at about 5 o’clock, as everybody else in my office was leaving for the weekend to go home to their families, I realized that…my family needs a dad more than they need a few extra bucks.” (Sonnenblick 258-259).
Family
What is the difference between third person limited and third person omniscient point of view?
Third person limited: The narrator tells the story from the perspective of one character, revealing only that character’s thoughts and feelings.
Third person omniscient: The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters and can share them with the reader.
What type of figurative language is demonstrated in this excerpt: "The questions are just tumbling out of my mind" (Sonnenblick 1).
Personification
The following quote is an example of which type of characterization: "It took a lot of concentration to keep all four limbs moving independently of one another, which was perfect. It meant I wasn't thinking about Jeffrey's fall or late passes or even Renee Albert. I was just playing" (Sonnenblick 29-30).
Indirect
What is the mood of the following excerpt: "The sun spilled gold across the meadow, and laughter bubbled from the children as they darted between the wildflowers. Even the breeze seemed to join in the game, carrying the scent of honeysuckle and the sound of distant bells."
Happy, peaceful, etc.
A story describes a boy who stands up for a new student when others are bullying her, even though it makes him unpopular.
Which theme is most likely shown in this story?
Standing up for what is right takes courage.
Provide TWO (2) examples of a text that would use second person point of view.
Recipe, How-to book, tutorial video, etc.
Draw an illustration demonstrating third person omniscient POV.
Images should depict one entity viewing the internal thoughts of multiple characters.
Read the following passage. Determine how Maria is characterized based on the text.
Maya tapped her pencil against the desk, her notebook already filled with neatly organized notes. She glanced around the classroom and frowned when she saw her partner doodling instead of working. “If we want an A on this project, we really need to stay focused,” she whispered, sliding her partner a list of tasks she had already divided up.
She is responsible and wants to do well on her schoolwork.
Create an example of text that demonstrates a depressed/gloomy mood.
Examples may vary
List THREE (3) different themes that connect to the theme topic of "Friendship."
Real friends accept you for who you are.
Friendship requires trust and honesty to grow.
Good friends can help you become a better person.
Standing up for a friend takes courage.
Friends can sometimes hurt each other, but forgiveness can strengthen the bond.
Friendship is more valuable than popularity.
True friends stick together, even when others turn away.
Friendship often means putting someone else’s needs before your own.
New friendships can form in unexpected places.