The part of the plot that immediately follows the climax and shows the effects of the climax.

The point at which the conflict is resolved and the outcome of the conflict can be predicted.

Follows the falling action and climax and ties up all of the loose ends in the story or play.

The series of events that lead to the climax of the story. Centers around the complications that begin with an inciting incident, or an event that creates the central conflict or struggle.

Types of Characters:

Has a complex personality; we know about many facets of his/her life.

Types of Characters:

Is one that is insignificant to the story, basically a “bystander” that doesn’t have an important role.

Types of Characters:

Stays the same throughout the story, his personality and actions don’t really change.

Types of Characters:

Undergoes a physical, spiritual, or emotional change over the course of the plot. 

What is characterization?

Types of Characterization:

When an author tells us what a character is like.

Types of Characterization:

What authors use to show us what a character is like.

This is an example of what type characterization?

"Bob is so nice!"

This is an example of what type characterization?

"Janie helped her classmate pick up the papers she dropped on the floor."

This is an example of what type characterization?

"Jacob rolled his eyes at his mom when she asked him to wash the dishes."

This is an example of what type characterization?

"The rude cashier did not want to be at work."

This is an example of what type characterization?

"Everyone smiled and ran up to hug Alicia when she returned to school!"

An implied comparison between two unlike things; not use like or as!

A metaphor that continues for several lines, or possibly the entire piece of work

A figure of speech in which two items are compared using the terms “like” or “as”.

A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

Example: Bittersweet

Giving human qualities to objects, animals, or other non-human things.

The repetition of initial consonant sounds.

Example: Sally sold seashells.

Words that sound like what they mean, like “crash” or “sizzle”.

An overstatement or exaggeration used for humor or emphasis.

Is a word or phrase which means something different from its literal meaning.

Example: Get cold feet.

An expression that has been overused to the extent that it loses its original meaning or novelty.

Example: It's raining cats and dogs.

What is theme?

Which if of the following is an example of a possible theme?

Check all that apply:

What are the two types of conflict?

What type of conflict is this?

The protagonist faces a struggle within himself or herself.

What type of conflict is this?

The protagonist struggles against another person or a group of people.

What type of conflict is this?

The protagonist battles against society norms.

What type of conflict is this?

The protagonist struggles against animals, the environment, storms, or other natural events.

What type of conflict is this?

The protagonist is challenged by supernatural, paranormal or other worldly forces.

What type of conflict is this?

The protagonist struggle against technology.

"After a recent injury, a professional athlete struggles with the fact that he may no longer be able to compete."

This is an example of Character vs. _________ conflict.

"A family struggles through a severe storm, fighting to survive. "

This is an example of Character vs. _________ conflict.

"An elderly woman struggles to learn to use her new phone. "

This is an example of Character vs. _________ conflict.

The overall feelings and/or atmosphere you think about or feel when you listen to, watch, or read the story.

The attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience conveyed through word choice and the style of the writing.

Authors set a TONE or MOOD in literature by conveying an emotion or emotions through ________.

What is the tone of the dialogue?

"They plan to kill General Washington." He leaned forward, his elbows on his knees. "Tell me everything at once."

She hesitated, listening for sounds of the creature. The forest seemed empty, but she could sense something else out there. Something watching and waiting.

What is the mood of the passage?

Which word accurately describes the son's tone in the following dialogue?

Father: We are going to Disney World!

Son: Yay!!!!

What is the "tone" of a story?

What is the "mood" of a story?

An inference is...

When making an inference, the most important thing is...

Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."

Mr. Martin looked at his watch. Then, he took a bus list out of his bag and looked at it for a moment. A few minutes later, he looked at his watch again and sighed.

Why does Mr. Martin keep looking at his watch?

Tiffany held her breath as her teacher returned the math test the class had taken last week. Tiffany had not studied very hard or long for the test, and she was worried about her grade. Her teacher handed Tiffany her test. Tiffany groaned and put her head down on her desk.

It is likely that: