Basic Elements of the Story and A One Act Play: A Battle of the Fittest

An activity on basic elements of the story and the one act play "A Raisin in the Sun."

1. BATTLE OF THE FITTEST: Risk It? or Give It?

2. DIRECTIONS Listen to the instructions Analyze the questions Brainstorm for the correct answer Raise the letter of your choice and say the complete answer together.

3. SCORING: You will receive 10 points in every correct answer. You will have the chance to risk it and answer the next question.

4. SCORING: Or give it and let the other group answer and get the points. However, if you will answer the question incorrectly you will have 5-point deduction from your current score.

5. NESTEEML

6. 1. Who is the protagonist in “A Raisin in the Sun”? Beneatha Younger Lena Younger Walter Lee Younger Ruth Younger

7. 1. Who is the protagonist in “A Raisin in the Sun”? Beneatha Younger Lena Younger Walter Lee Younger Ruth Younger

8. 2. Which character in “A Raisin in the Sun” can be considered the antagonist? Joseph Asagai Travis Younger Karl Linder Bobo

9. 2. Which character in “A Raisin in the Sun” can be considered the antagonist? Joseph Asagai Travis Younger Karl Linder Bobo

10. 3. What is the primary role of major characters in a story? They provide comic relief. They drive the plot and embody the main themes. They serve as background scenery. They appear briefly to support minor themes.

11. 3. What is the primary role of major characters in a story? They provide comic relief. They drive the plot and embody the main themes. They serve as background scenery. They appear briefly to support minor themes.

12. 4. How is indirect characterization shown in "A Raisin in the Sun"? The narrator describes Walter’s financial struggles directly. Ruth expresses her worries about money through her actions and dialogue. Karl Lindner explains his racist views openly. Mama explicitly states her disappointment with Walter.

13. 4. How is indirect characterization shown in "A Raisin in the Sun"? The narrator describes Walter’s financial struggles directly. Ruth expresses her worries about money through her actions and dialogue. Karl Lindner explains his racist views openly. Mama explicitly states her disappointment with Walter.

14. 5. Which character undergoes substantial growth or change in "A Raisin in the Sun"? Walter Lee Younger George Murchison Walter Lee Younger Ruth Younger

15. 5. Which character undergoes substantial growth or change in "A Raisin in the Sun"? Walter Lee Younger George Murchison Walter Lee Younger Ruth Younger

16. 6. What role do minor characters play in "A Raisin in the Sun"? They are central to the main conflict. They have little to no impact on the story. They help drive the story forward and impact the decisions of major characters. They provide detailed background information about the setting.

17. 6. What role do minor characters play in "A Raisin in the Sun"? They are central to the main conflict. They have little to no impact on the story. They help drive the story forward and impact the decisions of major characters. They provide detailed background information about the setting.

18. 7. Which of the following is an example of direct characterization? "Bill sighed as he looked at the offer of a gym membership." "Jane furtively glanced around her, then gave the box a swift kick." "I looked in the mirror and saw how dark the circles under my green eyes had become." "As Jane walked past the box labeled ‘Free Puppies,’ she kicked it."

19. 7. Which of the following is an example of direct characterization? "Bill sighed as he looked at the offer of a gym membership." "Jane furtively glanced around her, then gave the box a swift kick." "I looked in the mirror and saw how dark the circles under my green eyes had become." "As Jane walked past the box labeled ‘Free Puppies,’ she kicked it."

20. 8. In "A Raisin in the Sun," who represents an external societal conflict? Joseph Asagai Karl Lindner Beneatha Younger Ruth Younger

21. 8. In "A Raisin in the Sun," who represents an external societal conflict? Joseph Asagai Karl Lindner Beneatha Younger Ruth Younger

22. 9. Which method of characterization is primarily used to describe the characters in "A Raisin in the Sun"? Symbolism Direct Characterization Indirect Characterization Allegory

23. 9. Which method of characterization is primarily used to describe the characters in "A Raisin in the Sun"? Symbolism Direct Characterization Indirect Characterization Allegory

24. 10. How does Mama (Lena Younger) indirectly show her values and personality in "A Raisin in the Sun"? By directly stating her beliefs about family and faith. By buying a house to fulfill her deceased husband's dream. By openly criticizing her children’s decisions. By explicitly telling Walter what to do with the insurance money.

25. 10. How does Mama (Lena Younger) indirectly show her values and personality in "A Raisin in the Sun"? By directly stating her beliefs about family and faith. By buying a house to fulfill her deceased husband's dream. By openly criticizing her children’s decisions. By explicitly telling Walter what to do with the insurance money.

26. 11. Who is the author of the poem “Harlem”?

27. 12. It is a person, animal, being, creature, or thing in a story.

28. 12. Character

29. 13. These characters are usually well-developed, undergo substantial growth or change and are central to the story’s main conflicts and themes.

30. 13. Major Characters

31. 14. The decisions made by this character will be affected by a conflict from within, or externally through another character, nature, technology, society, or the fates/God.

32. 14. Protagonist

33. 15. They are not as important as the major characters, but still play a large part in the story.

34. 15. Minor Characters

35. 16. This could be the protagonist, who is torn by a problem within. Most times, something external is causing the problem.

36. 16. Antagonist

37. 17. The series of interconnected events in the story.

38. 17. Plot

39. 18. It consists of loosely related incidents, usually of chapter length, tied together by a common theme and/or characters.

40. 18. Episodic Plot

41. 19. The writer weaves two or more dramatic plots that are usually linked by a common character and a similar theme.

42. 19. Parallel Plot

43. 20. The central idea of the story.

44. 20. Theme