YC The Ninth Ward and After the Hurricane Review

What is a Protagonist?

• The antagonist in a story
• A minor character in a story
• The main character or central figure in a story.
• The author of a story

The name of the hurricane is...

What is a conflict?

• A conflict is a type of agreement between people, groups, or countries.
• A conflict is a peaceful resolution of differences between people, groups, or countries.
• A conflict is a state of harmony and cooperation between people, groups, or countries.
• A conflict is a serious disagreement or argument between people, groups, or countries.

What is a setting?

• The setting of a story is the author's writing style
• The setting of a story is the time and place in which the events occur.
• The setting of a story is the main character's personality
• The setting of a story is the climax of the plot

The name of the protagonist in The Ninth Ward is...

How can authors get the reader's attention in the exposition?

• By starting with a predictable and cliched scenario
• By using technical jargon and complex language
• By using a compelling opening line, creating a sense of mystery or intrigue, or introducing a relatable character or situation.
• By providing excessive background information

Which of the following words have a negative connotation or emotional meaning?

• separated

• joyful
• lonely

• unpleasant
• delightful

What is the exposition?

• The exposition is the resolution of the conflict
• The exposition is the part of a story that introduces important background information such as the setting, characters, and initial conflict.
• The exposition is the part of the story with no important information
• The exposition is the climax of the story

In After the Hurricane, the group of high school students are all members of this music group...

What is a theme?

• A species of plant
• A type of dessert
• A central topic or idea explored in a work of literature, art, or music.
• A form of exercise