ECM 11/ENG 11 Ms. Ridler

Name: ______

Silverwing

Novel Study

Narrative fiction: literary terms. In the space below, define each word and provide an example from the novel.

Term Definition Example from Silverwing protagonist antagonist foil narrative point of view theme diction Types of words, phrases, sentence structure in a work of literature. Examples include jargon, dialect, formal language, long sentences, short sentences. Diction contributes to style. symbol Word or phrase that signifies another object, event, or idea. tone The narrator’s “attitude” toward those he/she is addressing. Examples: critical, approving, formal, intimate, playful, angry, loving, serious, ironic, condescending, etc.

SETTING

The setting of a piece of fiction refers to where and when the action takes place. Silverwing takes place in a variety of settings over a short period of time. As you are reading the novel, take note of the setting, and write down proof of your analysis from the text. Include the page number beside your quote.

Where?

Where? PLOT: Conflict A story isn’t really a story if there is no conflict to resolve. The main character (protagonist) must have a goal in mind, and will have to struggle against a force in order to reach this goal. Sometimes, the conflict isn’t obvious until the end of the story, when we see the protagonist reach, or fail to reach, his or her goal. At that point, we can look back and see what force he or she was struggling with the entire time. Please fill this in once you have read the entire novel. Term Which type of conflict? Why do you think so? (name the protagonist and the antagonists here) conflict Identify whether the conflict is… (circle one) - Character vs. character - Character vs. society - Character vs. nature - Character vs. self

PLOT: Structure In short, the plot refers to the events that make up a story. The story is often structured neatly and chronologically (in order as time passes), and follows a specific pattern. This is not always the case, but Silverwing is relatively straightforward. In the space below, you will find a 3-act structure diagram. Please make notes in the table below the diagram after you have read each of the 3 sections of the book. We will do this together in class as we read.

During the setup, characters are During the second act, there are a series of During the third act, the introduced, setting is complications that contribute to the rising conflict reaches the boiling established, and the conflict action of the story. The complications are point. This is called the begins. This is called the obstacles the protagonist must overcome as climax, or crisis, of the story. exposition, because things are we move toward the climax of the plot. It is here that there is a final exposed to the reader. Identify 5 complications from the second part showdown between the Name the main characters here: of Silverwing. protagonist and the opposing - force(s). It is the highest emotional point for the protagonist. What happens - during the climax in Silverwing ?

The introduction also gives us an inciting event, something that - happens to set the action in motion. What is the inciting event? - After the climax, the story winds down. This is called the resolution, or denouement. At this point, conflict is resolved (or not), and we find At or near the end of the first At or near the end of the second act, there is out what happens to the act, there is a plot point which a plot point which marks a major twist in the main characters. In the end, marks a major twist in the action. action. What is the second major plot point? what happens to Shade? What is the first major plot point? CHARACTERIZATION: the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

Characterization is revealed through direct characterization and indirect characterization. -Direct Characterization tells the audience what the personality of the character is. Example: “The patient boy and quiet girl were both well mannered and did not disobey their mother.” Explanation: The author is directly telling the audience the personality of these two children. The boy is “patient” and the girl is “quiet.” -Indirect Characterization shows things that reveal the personality of a character. There are five different methods of indirect characterization: Speech: What does the character say? How does the character speak? Thoughts: What is revealed through the character’s private thoughts and feelings? Effect on others: What is revealed through the character’s effect on other people? How do other characters feel or behave in reaction to the character? Actions: What does the character do? How does the character behave? Looks: What does the character look like? How does the character dress?

Use the STEAL acronym to analyze one character in Silverwing.

Character’s name: ______

Characters experience varying amounts of change over the course of a story. Two types of characters are:

Static characters that do not experience basic character changes during the course of the story.

Dynamic characters that experience changes throughout the plot of a story. Although the change may be sudden, it is expected based on the story’s events.

In the tree to the left, track Shade’s growth from the beginning of the novel to the end. After you have filled in the trunk (beginning of story), PREDICT how you think he’ll change in the upper left hand limbs of the tree. Once you have finished the book, fill in the remaining limbs on the right. THEME: What is the message?

In the space below, please write a good definition of THEME based on our class discussion and notes. ______

Try to determine the THEME of the novel. Use the information from earlier activities to make notes beside each bubble. Write the theme inside the middle bubble.

What is the author’s TONE? What messages from the story apply to life?

What lessons does How does the story the main character end? How do you learn? How does feel about the he/she change ending? throughout the novel?

Pick a new theme for the novel. In order to make your theme work, you will have to change the story’s message in some way. Write a short summary of how you would change the ending in order to match your new theme. Theme: ______

New Ending: ______