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What happens during the 'rising action' part of the plot pyramid?

The inciting incident occurs. (The problem is introduced). The problem builds and builds.

What happens during the 'falling action' part of the plot pyramid?

The falling action occurs after the climax, after the problem has been solved, but before the resolution.

What happens during the 'resolution' part of the plot pyramid?

The story is concluded and the ending is revealed. Any loose ends are tied up.

What happens during the 'climax' part of the plot pyramid.

The story reaches its 'peak'. The problem is about to be addressed or solved.

What happens during the 'exposition' part of the plot pyramid?

Readers are introduced to the setting and characters.

When stating a stories theme, do not reference specific characters in the story. True or false and why?

True. A story's theme should be universal (can be applied to anyone).

A theme topic can be stated as a sentence. True or false?

False.

If two readers come up with two different themes, they can both be correct. True or false and why?

True, two different readers may see different themes or messages.

Every story only has one theme, and it cannot be debated. True or False and why?

False (if you can use text evidence, there are many possible themes).

How can you tell if a story is a myth?

Myths usually explain how something came to be. Sometimes they feature gods or spirits from other cultures.

Describe internal and external conflict.

External conflict is conflict that characters face with each other and the world around them. Internal is when a character is in conflict with themselves.

Describe what a 'folktale' is.

An old story that has been passed on from generation to generation.

Describe the story vocabulary word 'plot'.

The events of the story.

What is the meaning of the idiom 'pulling someone's leg'?

To joke with someone.

What is the meaning of the idiom 'getting a taste of your own medicine'?

Get treated the way you've been treating others

What is the meaning of the idiom 'needle in a haystack'?

Something is hard to do / hard to find.

Which part of the plot pyramid is the 'inciting incident' located?

Rising Action

What is the meaning of the idiom 'hang in there'?

Don't give up.

Describe the story vocabulary word 'protagonist'.

The hero or main character of the story.

Describe the story vocabulary word 'antagonist'.

The person who is against the protagonist (the hero/ main character).

What might be the theme topic of 'Just Once'?

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What might be a theme topic of 'The Emperors New Clothes'?

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What is the purpose of text evidence when finding a story's theme?

A theme needs to be supported with events from the story.

Describe what you thought the theme was for 'Just Once'.

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Describe what you thought the theme was for 'The Emperor's New Clothes'.

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How can you tell if a story is a legend?

A legend is about the accomplishments of a person (usually a real person). Fact can sometimes be mixed with fiction.

How can you tell if a story is a tall tale?

A tall tale is usually a funny story about a supposedly real person and features exaggerations.

How can you tell if a story is a fable?

A fable usually has talking animals, and a moral at the end of the story.

How can you tell if a story is a fairy tale?

Usually contains kings, queens, princes, princesses, magic, witches, kingdoms, etc.

True or false? A theme is always directly stated in a story.

False

True or false? The story of 'The Wolf and the House Dog' is a tall tale?

False

True or false? The story of the Snow White is a fable?

False

Give three examples of phrases that are idioms.

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What are the five parts of the plot pyramid (in order)?

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution