Label each part of the plot "montaña rusa"
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
True or False: The antagonist is always the bad guy
False
What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?
Fiction = Not real Nonfiction = Real
Define 3rd Person Objective Point-of-View
Told by an outside narrator, you only see actions (no thoughts)
What is imagery?
Descriptive Language (usually appeals to the 5 senses)
True or False: An antagonist can be an animal or nature
True
What is the difference between static and dynamic characters?
Static characters stay the same, and dynamic characters change.
Define 2nd Person Point-of-View
The narrator describes the reader's actions, thoughts, and background using "you."
Give an example of personification
Answers will vary (ex. The desk cried from the weight of the book)
What are the two necessary parts of setting?
When and Where (time and place)
True or False: Protagonists are always the good guy
False
Give me an example of Character vs. Character Conflict in "Bullet in the Brain"
Answers will vary (ex. being poor, government control)
What is the difference between metaphors and similes?
Metaphors = Comparison not using like or as Simile= Comparison using like or as
What is the difference between Mood & Tone?
Mood = How the reader feels Tone = The author's attitude
What is situational irony?
The opposite of what is expected
What is verbal irony?
Saying the opposite of what you mean; sarcasm
Define 3rd Person Limited
Told by an outside narrator. We know one character's thoughts.
Give an example of onomatopoeia
Answers will vary (ex. "Boom!" "Pow!")
What is the difference between round and flat characters?
Round characters= well developed with multiple character traits
Define 1st Person Point-of-View
the narrator is a person in the story; telling the story from their own point of view.
What does the acronym REAL stand for?
Respectful, Encouraging, Appropriate, Loyal
Give me an example of a secondary character from "Bullet in the Brain"
The women, the robber(s)
What are five elements of a story?
Plot, Setting, Theme, Characters, Point-of-View, Historical Context, Conflict, etc...
What is an allusion?
A casual reference to another story (ex. You're as angry as the hulk)
Define 3rd Person Omniscient Point-of-View
Told by an outside narrator, you know what more than one person is thinking.
Give an example of alliteration
Answers may vary (ex. Sally sells seashells)
What is indirect characterization?
When the author shows rather than tells about a character
What is the difference between topic and theme?
Topic = 1-2 words; Theme= 1-2 sentences
Give me an example of Character vs. Self Conflict in "Bullet in the Brain"
Answers will vary
What is dramatic irony?
When the audience knows more than the character