Central Idea, Characterization, Conflict, Setting

A central idea of the text is a ________

• main idea
• universal truth, message, or moral.
• the process by which the author reveals the personality of the character
• problem within the characters of the story.

Central idea formula is:

• Topic + Evidence
• Topic + Details
• Topic + Opinon
• Topic + What the authors says about that topic

The theme or central idea statement should describe the ____________ meaning of the work, not the ___________ events, actions, or characters.

• general; specific
• specific; general
• general; difficult

A central idea does not ____________ a work although it does reflect what happens in the work.

• expand
• summarize
• specify 

Setting is __________ and __________.

• characters and events
• time and characters
• time and place
• problems within characters

How do you determine if the setting is important?

• If the time and place is relevant to the characters.
• Ask yourself if the story’s meaning would be the same if the setting (place, time, weather, social conditions, or mood) was different.
• If it makes the reader feel at home while reading.
• Ask yourself if the story’s meaning would be the same if the setting (place, time, weather, social conditions, or mood) was the same.

A conflict is a ____________ that the main character or characters face.

• choice
• problem
• agreement

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The central character faces opposition from another character or group of people

• Person vs. Person
• Person vs. Self
• Person vs. Society
• Person vs. Nature

The central character faces an internal struggle.

• Person vs. Person
• Person vs. Self
• Person vs. Society
• Person vs. Nature

The central character or group of characters battles against traditions, institutions, or laws.

• Person vs. Person
• Person vs. Self
• Person vs. Society
• Person vs. Nature