Havo lit 3

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Havo literature 3

Short Stories continued

What is the plot of a story?

1. it's a diagram that shows what happens in a story
2. the order in which things happen in a story
3. whether it is a happy or a sad story
4. The series of events and actions that occur in a story

A basic plot diagram starts with the 'opening' of the story, which is also called the:

which of the following gives the correct order of a basic plot diagram?

(not all elements are listed)

1. 1. exposition, 2. rising action, 3. falling action, 4. climax
2. 1. exposition, 2. conflict, 3. resolution, 4. falling action
3. 1. exposition, 2. conflict, 3. climax, 4.falling action
4. 1. exposition, 2. rising action, 3. conflict, 4. falling action

the narrator of a story:

1. tells the story
2. is a character in the story
3. wrote the story
4. is the main character in the story

what is the difference between the narrator and the writer of a story?

what do you remember about characterization?

characterization

1. character traits : what kind of person is a character and how is that clear from the story? Is that clear because of a narrator, dialogue, monologue or action?

2. Why does the character act the way he/she acts?

3. Round/flat characters

4. Physical traits 

what do you remember about setting?

Setting

1. When does the story take place? 

2. Where does the story take place? 

3. How long does the story take place? 

4. Movement. Does the story move from one place to another? Or from one time or another, for example flashbacks?  

which of your original stories did you like best?
(you can't vote for your own story)

1. home invasion: MC comes home to a burglar and contacts the authorities
2. cheating: MC witnesses partners having an altercation, it ends bloody
3. murder between friends: mutual friend goes missing, MC confesses to his murder
4. wake up!: MC finds himself surrounded by purple aliens, turns out to be a dream

explain why you liked this story best:

explain why you liked this story best, incorporate what you know about plot, characterization and setting in your answer

Did you read 'The Landlady' by Roald Dahl?
(this was your homework!)

1. YES!
2. YES! (but I'm lying)
3. I read part of it
4. NO

explain why you liked or disliked 'The Landlady'

questions?