Jeopardy

1. Jeopardy Choose a category. You will be given the answer. You must give the correct question. Click to begin.

2. Choose a point value. Choose a point value. Click here for Final Jeopardy

3. Plot/ Setting Characters Conflict Point of View Theme Purpose, Audience, Format 10 Point 10 Point 10 Point 10 Point 10 Point 10 Point 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points

4. This is the sequence of events in a story

5. What is plot?

6. The location in which a story is set

7. What is physical setting?

8. This is the “big event” of the story that changes its outcome

9. This is the time period in which the story is set

10. What is chronological setting?

11. This is the point in the plot in which the conflict is resolved or put aside

12. What is resolution?

13. This type of character is very one-dimensional or stereotypical

14. What is the climax?

15. What is a flat character?

16. This is the “hero” of the story

17. What is the protagonist?

18. This character remains the same throughout the course of the story

19. What is a static character?

20. Ebenezer Scrooge learns a lesson at the end of A Christmas Carol. He is an example of this type of character.

21. What is a dynamic character?

22. Voldemort is the _________________ in the Harry Potter series.

23. What is antagonist?

24. This is what we call the problem in a story

25. What is CONFLICT?

26. This type of conflict occurs when a character is struggling with some type of inner turmoil

27. What is internal conflict?

28. Person vs. Nature is an example of this type of conflict.

29. What is external conflict?

30. Two friends are walking home from school together. They are not speaking to each other due to a fight over a boy they both like. On the way home, they encounter a terrible storm and must work together to find shelter. What TYPE of conflict is this (Person vs. _________)

31. WHAT IS PERSON VS NATURE?

32. Name two types on conflict that might be classified as external.

33. What are person vs. person, person vs. nature, person vs. society, person vs. supernatural

34. This POV is used when the narrator is directly involved in the story; it uses the pronouns I, me, my, and we.

35. What is first person?

36. This point of view uses the pronouns he, she, or it; the narrator is not involved directly in the story

37. What is third person?

38. This POV is least common in fiction, but is often used to write instructional manuals, recipes, and other “how to”s

39. What is 2nd person?

40. This POV is known as the “Santa Claus” POV; the narrator reveals all feelings/emotions of all characters, and knows even “secret” details happening in the story

41. What is 3rd person omniscient?

42. “Tony worked at the pizza shop. Every day, he rolled the dough, spread the sauce, sprinkled on toppings, and baked the pizzas. When they were done, Tony’s wife served the pizzas to the hungry customers.” Identify the point of view used in this passage.

43. What is 3rd person objective?

44. This is the name we give to a theme which can be found in many different cultures, time periods, and genres.

45. What is universal theme?

46. Two pieces of literature are written about the same topic: man’s relationship with his dog. In one story, the man badly mistreats his dog. After years of abuse, the dog viciously attacks his owner. In the second story, the man treats his dog like a member of the family. When a burglar breaks into the 2nd man’s home, the dog attacks the robber and saves the family home from coming under attack. Identify the common theme shared by these two stories.

47. What is, “if you treat animals with respect, you will be rewarded” OR “what you give, so shall you receive.” * Anything similar will also work. Remember, we often state the same THEME in different ways!

48. King Midas and the Golden Touch (Greek myth)     King Midas wants more and more gold and is finally granted his wish: Everything he touches will turn to gold. The Midas touch! He is ecstatic, as even the flowers become gold under his powerful touch. Unfortunately, when King Midas touches his daughter, she turns into a gold statue, and it is at that moment he realizes that all the gold in the world does not compare to his daughter or her love. What is the main theme of this passage? A. Golden statues are expensive. B. Silver is more valuable than gold. C. Be careful what you wish for. D. Gold is worth more than love.

49. What is C, be careful what you wish for.

50. One afternoon, a fox was walking through the forest. The fox saw a bunch of grapes hanging from over a branch.Just the thing I need when I'm thirsty, the fox thought.      Taking a few steps back, the fox jumped and just missed the hanging grapes. Again, the fox took a few steps back and tried to reach the grapes but still failed.      Finally, giving up, the fox said, "They're probably sour, anyway." Then, the fox walked away. Question: Which of the following best describes a theme of the passage? A. It is easy to dislike what you cannot have. B. It is easy to find food for tall animals C. Many animals like to eat fruits D. A fox always knows when grapes are sour.