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A character which goes through a significant and lasting change in the story. This characters outlook on life usually changes.
A character which goes through a significant and lasting change in the story. This characters outlook on life usually changes.
In the story "Cinderalla" which type of characters were the evil sisters?
In the story "Cinderalla" which type of characters were the evil sisters?
How are characters revealed in the story?
How are characters revealed in the story?
physical appearance and actions, what they say, what the other characters say about them or what the author says about them.
Name the protagonist and antagonist in "Thank You Ma'am"
Name the protagonist and antagonist in "Thank You Ma'am"
protagonist: Mrs. Jones Washington
Antagonist: Roger
what is the difference between a static and dynamic character and give three examples from a movie, TV show, or a short story we have read in class.
what is the difference between a static and dynamic character and give three examples from a movie, TV show, or a short story we have read in class.
Static = Does not change during the course of the story
Dynamic = a character who undergoes a signficant, lasting change, usually in his or her outlook on life.
Examples:
Simpsons: Marge Dynamic and Maggie Static
Short Story: Roger Dynamic and Mrs. Washington Static
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Goldilocks: Mother Bear and Father Bear Static and Goldilocks and Little Bear dynamic
The moment of the highest suspense or intensity?
The moment of the highest suspense or intensity?
what is the falling action?
what is the falling action?
Is an explaination of how or why the conflict was resolved or the incidents which emerge from the climax of the conflict
which part of the plot gets the readers interest or is often referred to as the "the hook"
which part of the plot gets the readers interest or is often referred to as the "the hook"
what is a cliffhanger and give two examples
what is a cliffhanger and give two examples
A cliffhanger is an unsolved conclusion to a story or an unsolved twist.
Examples: Harry Potter, Twlight
what are four characteristics which make a short story different than a novel?
what are four characteristics which make a short story different than a novel?
Short stories less complex than novels.
Work of fiction no longer than 20,000 words and no shorter than 1,000.
Action proceeds quickly.
Usually focus on only one incident
Has a single plot,
Has a single setting
Has a limited number of characters
Covers a short period of time
An object or an idea that stands for or represents something else?
An object or an idea that stands for or represents something else?
what is the theme NOT?
the subject or the topic of the story.
what was the theme in "A secret for Two"?
what was the theme in "A secret for Two"?
friendship is a bond that cannot be broken or some friends have deeper ties than family.
what was the theme for "On the Sidewalk Bleeding"
what was the theme for "On the Sidewalk Bleeding"
there are crucial and at times tragic consequences of joining gangs OR stay true to yourself and do not lose your identity
How did the symbols in The Hockey Sweater represent Canadian culture?
How did the symbols in The Hockey Sweater represent Canadian culture?
Symbols = Maple leaf, hockey sweater, French and English, Maurice Richard, snow, Montreal
Two important elements of setting?
Two important elements of setting?
what is the mood of the story refer to?
what is the mood of the story refer to?
emotional atmosphere, feeling created in the reader by the story.
How was the setting of "The Hockey Sweater" related to Canadian culture?
How was the setting of "The Hockey Sweater" related to Canadian culture?
-story was set in Montreal, Quebec and the region was mainly a French speaking community with English speakers forming a minority.
What are the six important characteristics of a setting of a story?
What are the six important characteristics of a setting of a story?
Place - geographical location.
Time - When is the story taking place? (1920’s or 2010)
Weather conditions
Social conditions (rich, poor, middle class)
Societal condition: rural vs. urban
Mood or atmosphere: What feeling is
created at the beginning of the story?
Is it bright and cheerful or dark and frightening?
What was the setting for "The Nacklace"? provide a descriptive answer.
What was the setting for "The Nacklace"? provide a descriptive answer.
Paris in the late 19th century (1880), the Loisels live in a Middle class neighborhood because they Mr. Loisel comes from a family of clerks.
what is the difference between an internal and external conflict?
what is the difference between an internal and external conflict?
internal = in the characters mind, inner
external = outside struggle between some other force or character
what was or were the conflict(s) in "The Side Bet"
what was or were the conflict(s) in "The Side Bet"
person vs nature and person vs person
Define third person limited omniscient
Define third person limited omniscient
the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one of the characters of the story.
when the author uses first person, which words might he or she use?
when the author uses first person, which words might he or she use?
I, me, my, we, the person telling the story is one of the characters.
List all the different types of conflict that can occur in a story and give an example for each.
List all the different types of conflict that can occur in a story and give an example for each.
Person vs. Person, Person vs. Society, Person vs. Nature, Person Vs. Supernatural.
Examples: Person vs. Person = Thank You Ma'am
Person vs nature: The Side Bet
Person vs society: The Hockey Sweater
Person vs supernatural: twlight, character vs vampire
what was the theme not the subject of "Kath and Mouse"?
what was the theme not the subject of "Kath and Mouse"?
Bullying can affect the self esteem and personality of individuals
Cases of bullying can be reduced if we stand up and help victims of bullying.
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