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Protagonist The main character, sometimes called the
hero, who is most involved in the story.
Example: Who are the protagonists in the traditional story of The Three Little Pigs? In the traditional story of The Three
Little Pigs, the pigs are the protagonist because they are the main characters.
Antagonist the character who has a conflict with, or acts
against the protagonist.
Example: In the traditional story of The Three Little Pigs, which character has a conflict with, and acts against the protagonists (the pigs), therefore making them the antagonist? In the traditional story of The Three Little
Pigs, the wolf is the considered the antagonist because, be has a conflict with the pigs.
Irony A situation where what happens is the opposite
of what is expected (in easier terms… when you expect one thing but get another)
There are 3 types of irony:Verbal Irony: a character says the opposite
of what he or she means (similar to sarcasm)Situational Irony: what actually happens is
the opposite of what the character or reader expects
Dramatic Irony: the reader knows something the character doesn’t
Irony Examples Give at least two examples (they do not
have to be from the story) for each of the types of irony.Verbal Irony:
1. 2.
Situational Irony:1. 2.
Dramatic Irony:1. 2.
Identifying/Understanding Protagonist
Who is the protagonist in The Real Story of the Three Little Pigs? How do we know this? (Hint: “Just because” is not the answer).
Answer: The protagonist in The Real Story of the Three Little Pigs is A. Wolf. We know that A. Wolf is the protagonist through….
Understanding/Identifying Antagonist
The wolf identifies the three pigs and the press as his antagonists. (Quick check: Who is an antagonist?) What are they accused of doing that supports his claim? (Give quotes and explain how the quotes show they are the antagonist).
Answer: The pigs are antagonists because… (give a quote that proves what you are saying).
The press are antagonists because… (give a quote that proves what you are saying).
Understanding/Identifying Irony
What makes the The Real Story of the Three Little Pigs ironic? Why do you think that an author would include such in a story (what effect did the irony have on the story?)?
Answers: The Real Story of the Three Little Pigs is ironic because…
The author might include irony in the story because…
Understanding/Identifying Irony
Identify at least one incident in the story where you as the reader expected one thing and got another. Be sure to state what you expected to read/happen, and what really occurred.
Answer: The one incident in the story where I as the reader expected one thing and got another was when(…). I expected (…), but got (…).
Understanding Plot The plot is the sequence, or order, of events
in a story. Besides the character, the plot is the “meat” or heart of the story. Story plots include the following:
Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Denouement/Resolution
Exposition
The opening part of the story that
usually introduces the setting, the
characters, the basic situation,
and the conflict
Rising Action
The part of the story where the
author develops the conflict and
introduces complications, or
problems, that make the conflict
more difficult (and usually more
exciting!)
Climax
The point in the story when the
action and the conflict have the
most suspense, or excitement and
interest.
Falling Action
The part of the story that include
events after the climax that help
the protagonist solve the central
conflict.
Denouement/Resolution
The solution or end of the conflict;
usually comes at or near the end of
the story