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Reading Quiz 1
Quiz on October 9th
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Plot | The series of related events that make up a story |
| Character | A person or animal who takes part in the action of a story, play or literary work |
| Conflict | A struggle or clash betwen opposing forces or characters |
| Theme | The truth about life or life lesson shown(NOT TOLD) in a story or other work |
| Setting | The time and place in witch the events take place |
| Static Character | A character who stays the same throughout the story |
| Dynamic Character | A character who changes in behavior during the story |
| Conflict | A struggle against an obstacle or opposing force |
| External Conflict | A struggle between the protagonist and something eles |
| Person vs. Person | A conflict between two characters |
| Person vs. Nature | A conflict between a character and a force of nature (Health, Weather, temperature, ect.) |
| Person vs. Supernatural | A conflict between a character and a force beyond human ability (Monsters, Aliens, Witches, ect.) |
| Person vs. Society | A conflict when a character breaks a rule, law, code, ect. |
| Person vs. Machine | A conflict between a character and technology (Robots, Computers, ect.) |
| Internal Conflict (Person vs. Self) | A conflict when a character must choose one thing or an other |
| Characterization | The process of revealing a characters personality |
| Direct Characterization | When the author tells the character's personality directly |
| Indirect Characterization | When the author tells the character's personality in a sneaky way 1. Appearance 2.Actions 3.Speech 4.Thoughts/ Feelings 5.Other's Reactions |