English 7 Pre-Comp Study Guide
Literary Parts of the plot diagram, literary genres, conflict, characterization, narrative
Elements voice/point of view, & setting
Plot Diagram: The
structure of a
story/narrative’s
chronological events.
Aka (also known as)
- Plot Chart
- Freytag’s Pyramid
- Plot Map
Elements of Plot Match the plot point to its correct definition:
____Exposition ____Inciting Incident ____Rising Action
_____Climax ____Falling Action ____Resolution
(a) A story’s moment of greatest interest, the point where the conflict comes to a head and is resolved
(b) The point where the conflict is introduced and sets the plot in motion
(c) Introduces the characters, presents the setting and conflict
(d) The story winds down and the plots loose ends are tied up
(e) Presents complications that intensify, the plot builds, the majority of the story
(f) The main conflict is resolved and the story comes to an end
Literary Genre: Match the genre to its correct definition:
Fiction, Non-Fiction,
Poetry, Drama
____Fiction ____Non-Fiction ____Poetry ____Drama
Note: Drama: a drama
or play is a form of
literature meant to be (a) writing that tells about real people, places and events to convey factual information
performed by actors in
front of an audience. (b) writing that uses a variety of sound devices, imagery and figurative language to express emotions and
ideas
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, (c) writing that tells an imaginary story; may be based on real events or real characters but the content is
generally made-up or make-believe
(d) a form of literature meant to be performed by actors in front of an audience. The characters’ dialogue and
actions tell the story
Distinguish between Match the type of conflict to the definition (character versus __[insert type]__):
Internal and External
Conflicts (A) Self (B) Society (C) Technology (D) Human/character (E) Supernatural (F) Nature
1) __Conflict against magical or mystical abilities or being 2) __Conflict against storms, heat, cold
3) __Conflict against another character/antagonist 4)__Conflict against computers or the internet
5)__Conflict against cultural norms, racism or other beliefs 6)__Inner conflict within a character
Using the same list (A-F above), what type of literary conflict is each of these examples:
1)________ a character fights against an incoming tidal wave of water
2)________ a character fights against Greek Gods
3)________ a character battles against another character in a story
4)________ a character battles against his/her/their own feelings about a situation
5)________ a character battles against Artificial Intelligence
6)________ a character battles against segregation
Parts of a Narrative Match each item to the best definition below:
____ Plot ____Theme ____Conflict ____Setting ____Character
(a) The series of chronological events throughout a literary work
(b) The tension/problem throughout a literary work
(c) The time or place of a literary work
(d) The major message an author conveys to the reader in a literary work
(e) The person/people or things facing conflict/s in a literary work
Identifying Theme One of the major themes of "Something Wicked This Way Comes" is:
Note: Theme is a general (a) Don’t let temptation lead you astray
statement or message (b) Carnivals are scary
about life, NOT a (c) Young people are better than older people
singular word or phrase. (d) Friends should not help friends who go against their personalities
It should not be too
specific or niche.
Identify between TRUE or FALSE:
Direct and Indirect
Characterization. When a writer conveys comments about a character, including the character’s physical appearance,
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, thoughts, speech and action, through the voice of a narrator, the writer is using indirect characterization.
Characterization: the - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
way a writer creates
and develops TRUE or FALSE:
characters.
When the personality of a character is revealed through the character’s own speech, actions and
Direct: writer makes appearance, the writer is using indirect characterization.
direct comments about -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
the character through
the voice of the A writer uses which of the following to move a plot forward based on interactions between or amongst
narrator including characters that create tension and/or suspense:
physical appearance,
thoughts, speech and (1) Characterization or (2) Character Dynamics
action. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Character Types:
Indirect: the
personality of a 1) Protagonist: The character who the story revolves around. The plot focuses on this character.
character is revealed 2) Antagonist: The person/group/force going against the protagonist. The opposition (the opp/enemies)
through the character’s 3) Main Character: Central figures within a story, including the protagonist.
own speech, actions, 4) Supporting Character: Characters who help develop the plot, but are not a large focus on the story.
appearance, etc. 5) Foil: A character who contracts with another character to highlight specific traits.
6) Dynamic Character: A character who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.
Vs. 7) Static Character: A character who does not undergo significant internal change.
8) Round Character: A complex, realistic character with multiple traits in their personality.
Character Dynamics 9) Flat Character: A simplistic character with little personality traits.
Point of View Match the correct definition to each type of literary point of view:
_____ First Person _____ Second Person _____Third Person Omniscient
- Narrative Voice:
Although similar to _____ Third Person Limited _____ Third Person Objective
point of view, narrative
voice is about the style
and tone the narrator (1) The narrator is all-knowing about each character, their inner thoughts and the story itself
uses to tell the story.
(2) The story is told through the eyes and voice of a single character; uses “I” and “we” statements
Point of View and
Narrative Voice are throughout the story
related, but NOT the
same thing. (3) The narrator is like a spectator to the events of the story but does not have insights into any
particular character’s inner thoughts or about the story itself
(4) A narrative perspective where the author addresses the reader directly using the pronoun “you”
(5) The narrator is an outside spectator and can only describe one character’s thoughts and inner
feelings
Setting The time and place where a story occurs. The setting helps set the tone and create the mood.It also
provides context for the story, affecting how characters act and how the plot develops. The setting should
include details such as: location, time period, physical environment, the weather, social conditions/cultural
norms and specific objects that are important to the plot.
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Literary Parts of the plot diagram, literary genres, conflict, characterization, narrative
Elements voice/point of view, & setting
Plot Diagram: The
structure of a
story/narrative’s
chronological events.
Aka (also known as)
- Plot Chart
- Freytag’s Pyramid
- Plot Map
Elements of Plot Match the plot point to its correct definition:
____Exposition ____Inciting Incident ____Rising Action
_____Climax ____Falling Action ____Resolution
(a) A story’s moment of greatest interest, the point where the conflict comes to a head and is resolved
(b) The point where the conflict is introduced and sets the plot in motion
(c) Introduces the characters, presents the setting and conflict
(d) The story winds down and the plots loose ends are tied up
(e) Presents complications that intensify, the plot builds, the majority of the story
(f) The main conflict is resolved and the story comes to an end
Literary Genre: Match the genre to its correct definition:
Fiction, Non-Fiction,
Poetry, Drama
____Fiction ____Non-Fiction ____Poetry ____Drama
Note: Drama: a drama
or play is a form of
literature meant to be (a) writing that tells about real people, places and events to convey factual information
performed by actors in
front of an audience. (b) writing that uses a variety of sound devices, imagery and figurative language to express emotions and
ideas
1
, (c) writing that tells an imaginary story; may be based on real events or real characters but the content is
generally made-up or make-believe
(d) a form of literature meant to be performed by actors in front of an audience. The characters’ dialogue and
actions tell the story
Distinguish between Match the type of conflict to the definition (character versus __[insert type]__):
Internal and External
Conflicts (A) Self (B) Society (C) Technology (D) Human/character (E) Supernatural (F) Nature
1) __Conflict against magical or mystical abilities or being 2) __Conflict against storms, heat, cold
3) __Conflict against another character/antagonist 4)__Conflict against computers or the internet
5)__Conflict against cultural norms, racism or other beliefs 6)__Inner conflict within a character
Using the same list (A-F above), what type of literary conflict is each of these examples:
1)________ a character fights against an incoming tidal wave of water
2)________ a character fights against Greek Gods
3)________ a character battles against another character in a story
4)________ a character battles against his/her/their own feelings about a situation
5)________ a character battles against Artificial Intelligence
6)________ a character battles against segregation
Parts of a Narrative Match each item to the best definition below:
____ Plot ____Theme ____Conflict ____Setting ____Character
(a) The series of chronological events throughout a literary work
(b) The tension/problem throughout a literary work
(c) The time or place of a literary work
(d) The major message an author conveys to the reader in a literary work
(e) The person/people or things facing conflict/s in a literary work
Identifying Theme One of the major themes of "Something Wicked This Way Comes" is:
Note: Theme is a general (a) Don’t let temptation lead you astray
statement or message (b) Carnivals are scary
about life, NOT a (c) Young people are better than older people
singular word or phrase. (d) Friends should not help friends who go against their personalities
It should not be too
specific or niche.
Identify between TRUE or FALSE:
Direct and Indirect
Characterization. When a writer conveys comments about a character, including the character’s physical appearance,
2
, thoughts, speech and action, through the voice of a narrator, the writer is using indirect characterization.
Characterization: the - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
way a writer creates
and develops TRUE or FALSE:
characters.
When the personality of a character is revealed through the character’s own speech, actions and
Direct: writer makes appearance, the writer is using indirect characterization.
direct comments about -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
the character through
the voice of the A writer uses which of the following to move a plot forward based on interactions between or amongst
narrator including characters that create tension and/or suspense:
physical appearance,
thoughts, speech and (1) Characterization or (2) Character Dynamics
action. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Character Types:
Indirect: the
personality of a 1) Protagonist: The character who the story revolves around. The plot focuses on this character.
character is revealed 2) Antagonist: The person/group/force going against the protagonist. The opposition (the opp/enemies)
through the character’s 3) Main Character: Central figures within a story, including the protagonist.
own speech, actions, 4) Supporting Character: Characters who help develop the plot, but are not a large focus on the story.
appearance, etc. 5) Foil: A character who contracts with another character to highlight specific traits.
6) Dynamic Character: A character who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.
Vs. 7) Static Character: A character who does not undergo significant internal change.
8) Round Character: A complex, realistic character with multiple traits in their personality.
Character Dynamics 9) Flat Character: A simplistic character with little personality traits.
Point of View Match the correct definition to each type of literary point of view:
_____ First Person _____ Second Person _____Third Person Omniscient
- Narrative Voice:
Although similar to _____ Third Person Limited _____ Third Person Objective
point of view, narrative
voice is about the style
and tone the narrator (1) The narrator is all-knowing about each character, their inner thoughts and the story itself
uses to tell the story.
(2) The story is told through the eyes and voice of a single character; uses “I” and “we” statements
Point of View and
Narrative Voice are throughout the story
related, but NOT the
same thing. (3) The narrator is like a spectator to the events of the story but does not have insights into any
particular character’s inner thoughts or about the story itself
(4) A narrative perspective where the author addresses the reader directly using the pronoun “you”
(5) The narrator is an outside spectator and can only describe one character’s thoughts and inner
feelings
Setting The time and place where a story occurs. The setting helps set the tone and create the mood.It also
provides context for the story, affecting how characters act and how the plot develops. The setting should
include details such as: location, time period, physical environment, the weather, social conditions/cultural
norms and specific objects that are important to the plot.
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