Get out your calendar and write down the week. (This happens every Monday/ Tuesday so get use to it) Open to the journal section of your spiral If you missed the vocab quiz on Friday you can make it up Wednesday morning (only time)
BRSMPlotConflictMisc
How old is the narrator and why does this cause a problem?
Narrator is 14 and he is in love with Sheila who is 17.
What action did the narrator perform that lead to the bass getting hooked?
He moved the fishing pole when Sheila said she hated fishing.
“There was an extra paddle in the bow, but Sheila made no move to pick it up.” – What type of characterization is this and what does it tell the reader about Sheila?
Characterization though the person’s actions. Tells us Sheila is selfish and unconcerned with others.
“The Mants had rented the cottage next to ours on the river; with their parties, their frantic games of softball, their constant comings and goings, they appeared to me denizens of a brilliant existence.” – What type of characterization is this and what does it tell the reader about the narrator?
Characterization through person’s thoughts. It shows that the narrator longs for excitement and sophistication.
_________ is considered the turning point of the plot, where the hero makes a decision.
Climax
The ocean breeze carried with it the chill of winter; Gennie sighed as she stared at the waves crashing on the beach. Only 2 days until high school graduation and she had never felt more alone. What part of the plot would this be?
Exposition
True or false: There CAN NOT be action after the climax. Must include a concrete example.
FALSE! (answers may vary)
In the clip, “Pushing Daisies”, when Ned discovered he could bring dead things back to life this would be considered what in the plot structure?
Rising Action—because it is action leads to the climax
What type of conflict is portrayed here?
External Conflict- Person vs Person
What type of conflict is portrayed here? Or the black nail polish?! Do I want the red nail polish?!
Internal Conflict- Person vs Self
What type of conflict is portrayed here?
External Conflict- Person vs Society
What type of conflict is portrayed here?
External Conflict- Person vs Nature
What is the ONLY other name mentioned in The Bass, the River and Sheila Mant and why is this person important?
Eric Caswell--- he is who Sheila loves and with whom she goes home.
The resolution of a plot is defined as what?
The end of the story when all the questions are answered and plot lines tied up. Graphic representation
What is the cause of the narrator being 14 (how does this effect the choices he makes?)
He can not drive so it causes him to take the canoe which leads to him bringing his fishing pole.
Name your favorite movie and tell me where you think the climax occurred.
Ms. Clendenin’s answer: Pride and Prejudice—when Elizabeth discovers Mr. Darcy paid for Wickham and Lydia to get married. Your answer maybe different…