what is the difference between the narrator and the writer of a story?
Slide 7 - Question ouverte
what do you remember about characterization?
Slide 8 - Question ouverte
characterization
1. character traits : what kind of person is a character and how is that clear from the story? Is that clear because of a narrator, dialogue, monologue or action?
2. Why does the character act the way he/she acts?
3. Round/flat characters
4. Physical traits
Slide 9 - Diapositive
what do you remember about setting?
Slide 10 - Question ouverte
Setting
1. When does the story take place?
2. Where does the story take place?
3. How long does the story take place?
4. Movement. Does the story move from one place to another? Or from one time or another, for example flashbacks?
Slide 11 - Diapositive
which of your original stories did you like best? (you can't vote for your own story)
A
home invasion: MC comes home to a burglar and contacts the authorities
B
cheating: MC witnesses partners having an altercation, it ends bloody
C
murder between friends: mutual friend goes missing, MC confesses to his murder
D
wake up!: MC finds himself surrounded by purple aliens, turns out to be a dream
Slide 12 - Quiz
explain why you liked this story best:
Slide 13 - Question ouverte
explain why you liked this story best, incorporate what you know about plot, characterization and setting in your answer
Slide 14 - Question ouverte
Did you read 'The Landlady' by Roald Dahl? (this was your homework!)