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WorksheetsThe Raft - AVID Literature Terms
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 39mins
Realistic fiction has characters and plots that could actually happen in everyday life.
true
false
The character who is involved in the entire story and usually faces some sort of obstacle.
Main Character
Minor Character
Antagonist
Dynamic
minor characters play a small part in the story
true
false
What is a protagonist?
The villain of a story
The main character or hero in a story
To put off doing what you should be doing for later
The most exciting point in a story
What does the protagonist usually have?
a large house
a problem or conflict
many friends
poor decision-making skills
What is an antagonist?
The love interest of the main character in a story
The hero or good guy in a story
The organization of the story in a work of literature
The person or idea that the protagonist struggles against in a story
Travis began the school year the same as always. He never studied or completed his homework. Each report card showed the same poor grades. Although his parents encouraged him, by the end of the year, he was still doing poorly.
What type of character is he?
dynamic character
static character
Even though she loved to dance, Shannon was nervous about joining the dance team. She tried out and made it, but never said a word to anyone. At each dance practice, Shannon got a little more comfortable with her team. By the end of the season, not only did she make friends, but she even taught the team a few dance moves.
What type of character is she?
dynamic character
static character
Jane liked to sit in front of the class. She came with all her materials and she always had her homework done. When ever the teacher asked a question, Jane was the first with her hand raised and ready to answer.
Every time Jimmy walked down the hallway the other kids were sure to move aside and hold their books a little tighter for fear that Jimmy would knock them out of their hands. No one ever dared look Jimmy in the eye as he came their way.
When Lucy changed into her gym clothes she always had the latest gear. He shoes, although just bought new last month, were worn in to the perfect fit. Before she ran she made sure to tie back her hair, set her fitbit to track her running and was on the starting mark in perfect form before any other runner.
What is the meaning of point of view?
Point of view describes when and where a story takes place.
Point of view describes the conflict in the story.
Point of view is the perspective from which the story is told or who is telling the story
Point of view describes the turning point of the story.
Identify the narrator's point of view.
To Make French Toast: First, take out a skillet to cook and turn the stove on low. Second, you will melt the butter in the pan and stir it with a spatula. Third, beat the eggs. Fourth, lay the bread, white or wheat, on both sides in the eggs. Fifth, sit the bread on top of butter for 30 seconds and then turn over. Now you have a slice of French toast, repeat.
First person
Second person
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
Identify the narrator's point of view.
Some dark night Shelly said, "I hate squirrels," but really she loved them. Carol said, "They smell," but really, she loved them, too. Both of them thought squirrels were pretty cute.
First person
Second person
Third person objective
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
In 3rd person limited, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...
1 character
none of the characters
2 characters
all of the characters
From which point of view is the story written from?
Jeremiah squinted from the sun. He was thinking about the game. They could have won. He could have won the game for them. All he needed to do was catch the ball, but he didn't. He dropped it. His coach talked to him. "Jeremiah, we had a great season. Nobody's perfect. Look at me. Ha ha," he said. Jeremiah smiled at the coach, but he couldn't forgive himself so easily.
First person because the narrator is inside the story.
second person because the narrator is speaking directly to the readers.
third person omniscient because the narrator is outside the story and shares more than one characters thoughts and feelings.
third person limited because narrator focuses on one characters thoughts.
I ran up a steep hill. I was very hot and exhausted. It was a long race, but I was in the lead. I knew if I could keep my pace I would be able to win the race.
1st person POV
2nd person POV
3rd person limited POV
3rd person omniscient POV
A character who is uncomplicated and usually pretty simple.
Dynamic Character
Round Character
Flat Character
Antagonist
A Character who is complex and plays a major role in the story.
Flat Character
Static Character
Conflict
Round Character
What is motif?
The lesson of the story
A nonfiction story
A strong idea we notice throughout the story
an object that stands for something else
ex: The American flag
plot
symbol
protagonist
antagonist
The theme of the story is the
main character
message about life that the author expresses
sequence of events
short summary of what the story is about
