What are some themes in Number the Stars?
War, community help, friendship, bravery
What is the difference between 3rd person limited and 3rd person omniscient?
Limited: to one character Omniscient: all-seeing and all-knowing
What is the 'climax' of a story?
it's the most important part, the "high point" which readers focus on
What are the types of characterization authors often use? Explain.
DIRECT AND INDIRECT
What are the differences between a static and a dynamic character?
Dynamic: they change and develop after some event Static: They keep the same characteristic throughout the story
What are the differences between a round and a flat character?
Round: has a complex personality, multi-dimensional Flat: one-dimensional, stereotypical
What is 'theme'?
the main idea or underlying meaning a writer explores in a novel
What elements of the plot are included in the exposition?
setting, characters, mood, POV
What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
Direct: writers TELL the reader things about the character Indirect: authors SHOW the reader things about the character
What is the climax in Number the Stars?
The night in which Ellen and her family escape.
What are the main themes in "Genesis and Catastrophe"?
Nature vs nurture, fate, destiny, coincidences
What are the characteristics of the historical fiction genre?
Set at a specific historical moment, historical events present throughout the plot, some characters are fictional and some are not
