Short story unit rEvIeW

Short story unit rEvIeW

with some Mr. C trivia thrown in...

DEFINITIONS OF TERMS

Characterization

Static/Dynamic

Multiple Choice

A Static Character...

• does NOT change during the story

• Is a main character

• DOES change during the story

• Is a side character

Multiple Choice

A Dynamic Character...

• does NOT change during the story

• Is a main character

• DOES change during the story

• Is a side character

Multiple Choice

Can a character be static at the beginning, then become dynamic later?

• Yes

• No

A CHARACTER IS EITHER STATIC OR DYNAMIC.

Characters are NOT static then become dynamic.

If a character changes, they are DYNAMIC. PERIOD.

Multiple Choice

Can a character be static at the beginning, then become dynamic later?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

~MR C TRIVIA~

What is the first circus act Mr. C was ever a part of?

• High Wire

• Clown

• Unicycling

• Juggling

Characterization

PARIS

Multiple Select

Which of the following are real PAIRS types of characterization?

• Physical Description

• Afluence

• Inner Thoughts

• Respectableness

• Sight

Multiple Select

Which of the following are real PAIRS types of characterization?

• Playfulness

• Actions/Attitudes/Behaviors

• Intuition

• Resources

• Sound

Multiple Select

Which of the following are real PAIRS types of characterization?

• Petty

• Avocados

• Inner Thoughts

• Realness

• Speech

Multiple Choice

~MR. C TRIVIA~

What does Mr. C have a tattoo of?

• A penguin

• A balloon

• Pinocchio

• A coffee cup

Plot Elements

Multiple Choice

Which of these phrases are accurate definitions of CONFLICT? (2 correct answers)

• The main obstacle facing the character(s)

• Fighting

• The driving force of the plot

• How a character changes over the plot

Multiple Choice

This is a definition for WHICH of the following terms?

The point of highest tension in a story; the TURNING POINT of the conflict.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

This is a definition for WHICH of the following terms?

"All the background information about characters, setting, situation, etc."

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

~MR. C TRIVIA~

What was Mr. C's favorite childhood television show?

• Thomas the Tank Engine

• Spongebob Squarepants

• Calliou

• Tom & Jerry

Multiple Choice

This is a definition for WHICH of the following terms?

"How the conflict is solved, the state of things at the end of the plot"

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

This is a definition for WHICH of the following terms?

"All the events that build tension leading toward the climax"

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

This is a definition for WHICH of the following terms?

"All of the events following the climax"

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

THEME

Multiple Select

Which of the following options are qualities of a THEME?

• One word

• A main message or lesson from a story

• A complete statement

• A definition

Multiple Choice

~MR. C TRIVIA~

What University does Mr. C attend?

• Southern Illinois University

• Loyola

• Illinois State University

• Oxford University

STATIC/DYNAMIC EXAMPLES

Multiple Choice

Valentino woke up every day at noon, spoke poorly to his family and friends, and was almost always unhappy. Over a few years, he gradually started waking up earlier in the mornings so that he could get his work done. This put him in a better mood, and he found himself being much nicer to the people around him.

• Valentino is a DYNAMIC character

• Valentino is A STATIC character

Multiple Choice

Pippy the Penguin really enjoys eating sardines from the depths of the antarctic waters. She was happy every day and had a lot of penguin friends. She lived every day the same, and eventually died a peaceful penguin death.

• Pippy is a DYNAMIC character

• Pippy is a STATIC character.

Multiple Choice

Malachi's favorite color was pink, but he was made fun of when he was younger, so he never wore anything that was pink. Once he left high school, though, he found a much more accepting group of friends, and embraced his favorite color. He started wearing pink often and was a much happier, more honest person because of it.

• Malachi is a DYNAMIC character

• Malachi is a STATIC character.

Multiple Choice

~MR. C TRIVIA~

What neighborhood of the city does Mr. C live in right now?

• Albany Park

• Pilsen

• Uptown

• Logan Square

PAIRS Examples

Multiple Choice

Which Type of PAIRS is strongest in this passage?

Andy saw his neighbor struggling to get his lawn mower running, so Andy went over to his neighbor's house and filled up his lawn mower with gas. When it still wouldn't start, Andy lent him his own lawn mower.

• Physical Description

• Inner Thoughts

• Relationships

• Speech

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences best describes how the Relationship impacts our understanding of Andy?

Andy saw his neighbor struggling to get his lawn mower running, so Andy went over to his neighbor's house and filled up his lawn mower with gas. When it still wouldn't start, Andy lent him his own lawn mower.

• Andy helps his neighbor with the lawnmower

• It is relationship because it talks about more than one person and how they act with each other

• It shows us that Andy is a thoughtful, helpful, or kind person because he helps someone in need

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences best describes how the Relationship impacts our understanding of Andy?

Andy saw his neighbor struggling to get his lawn mower running, so Andy went over to his neighbor's house and filled up his lawn mower with gas. When it still wouldn't start, Andy lent him his own lawn mower.

• Andy is a really nice person

• This impacts my understanding of Andy because it illustrates that he is a compassionate person overall.

• It shows us that Andy helps his neighbor with the lawn mower.

Multiple Choice

~MR. C TRIVIA~

Where does Mr. C work RIGHT NOW?

• Bath & Body Works

• Chipotle

• Target

• Dark Matter Coffee

Multiple Choice

Which type of PAIRS Characterization do you see here?

Harry had a thin face, knobbly knees, black hair, and bright green eyes. He wore round glasses held together with a lot of Scotch tape because of all the times Dudley had punched him on the nose. The only thing Harry liked about his own appearance was a very thin scar on his forehead that was shaped like a bolt of lightning.

• Physical Description

• Inner Thoughts

• Relationships

• Speech

Multiple Choice

How does this quote impact your understanding of Harry?

The only thing Harry liked about his own appearance was a very thin scar on his forehead that was shaped like a bolt of lightning.

• He isn't happy with most of his appearance

• This impacts my understanding of the character because it shows me Harry might be insecure about his appearance since he only likes one thing about himself

• this quote shows us that Harry is a obsessed with appearances and that's all he cares about.

Multiple Choice

How does this quote impact your understanding of Harry?

The only thing Harry liked about his own appearance was a very thin scar on his forehead that was shaped like a bolt of lightning.

• Harry is very thin

• This shows me that Harry has a lightning scar on his forehead

• This quote tells me that Harry might be a positive or confident person because he likes what makes him unique.

Multiple Choice

~MR. C TRIVIA~

What is Mr. C's Top Artist on Spotify Wrapped 2020?

• Glass Animals

• Melanie Martinez

• Still Woozy

• Sylvan Esso

THEME EXAMPLES

Multiple Choice

Is this a strong theme statement?

The theme of 'The Medicine Bag' is family."

• YES

• NO

Multiple Choice

Is this a strong theme statement?

The theme of 'The Medicine Bag' is that Martin should not be embarrassed about his Grandpa."

• YES

• NO

Multiple Choice

Is this a strong theme statement?

The theme of 'The Medicine Bag' is that family and heritage are things to proud of, not ashamed of."

• YES

• NO

Multiple Choice

Is this a strong theme statement?

Amy Tan "Fish Cheeks" communicates a strong theme of culture.

• YES

• NO

Multiple Choice

Is this a strong theme statement?

Amy Tan "Fish Cheeks" communicates a strong theme when Amy's mother says she shouldn't be ashamed.

• YES

• NO

Multiple Choice

Is this a strong theme statement?

Amy Tan "Fish Cheeks" communicates a strong theme that you should not be ashamed of your culture.

• YES

• NO

Multiple Choice

~MR. C TRIVIA~

Where has Mr. C NOT had a job before?

• Restaurant

• Coffee Truck

• Circus Tent

• High School

PLOT

bam bam bam watch the video kiddos

Multiple Choice

Which part of the plot is THIS event from the animated short?

Summer (her sister) arrives home on the bus

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

Which part of the plot is THIS event from the animated short?

We learn the main character is angry with her sister for winning so many more awards.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

Which part of the plot is THIS event from the animated short?

The main character runs to hug Sunny (her sister)

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

Which part of the plot is THIS event from the animated short?

The evil little ink monsters keep appearing out of the diary.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

Which part of the plot is THIS event from the animated short?

The evil little ink monsters turn into one GIANT ink monster.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

Which part of the plot is THIS event from the animated short?

Sunny (the sister) opens the front door.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

Which part of the plot is THIS event from the animated short?

We see the words "I LOVE YOU" are written in the diary.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

Which part of the plot is THIS event from the animated short?

The main character begins to overcome the monster by rearranging the hateful words in the diary.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

~MR. C TRIVIA~

What is Mr. C going to miss the most about Roosevelt?

• Grading

• Using Aspen

• Waking up early

• All the students and teachers here

THANK YOU!

:)