Theme/plot/character types/characterization bellringer

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What is the theme of a story?

Back

The theme is the central idea or message that the story conveys, often revealed through the main character's experiences and conflicts.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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How do you find the theme of a story?

Back

Look for what the main character learns or how they resolve the conflict.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What is a round character?

Back

A well-developed, realistic character in a story who exhibits a range of emotions and traits.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is a flat character?

Back

A character who only has one or two traits and lacks depth or complexity.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is rising action?

Back

The series of events that lead to the climax of a story, building tension and developing the conflict.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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What is the climax of a story?

Back

The turning point or most intense moment in the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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What is falling action?

Back

The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution of the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the resolution of a story?

Back

The conclusion where the conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the inciting incident?

Back

The event or situation that sets the main conflict of the story in motion.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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What is characterization?

Back

The process by which the author reveals the personality and traits of a character.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3