4.2. Core Set Text Analysis

• The theme of Identity and Belonging explores the protagonist's sense of self and place in the world.
• The Inciting Incident is the event or circumstance that sets the protagonist's journey in motion.
• The resolution always results in a positive outcome for the protagonist.

  False
• Match the key plot points with their descriptions:

  Inciting Incident ↔️ Triggers the protagonist's journey

  Rising Action ↔️ Builds tension through conflicts

  Climax ↔️ Peak of dramatic tension

  Resolution ↔️ Reveals the outcome of the journey
• The protagonist is the central character who faces challenges.
• Character traits include physical, psychological, and emotional characteristics.
• What trait of the protagonist drives the central conflict in the narrative?

  Struggle with identity
• The antagonist in the example represents societal expectations
• Understanding main themes provides insight into the author's message
• Why is it important to examine character traits in a text?

  Shapes motivations and decisions
• Symbolism in literature assigns deeper meanings to objects or ideas
• The narrative structure of a core set text refers to its overall organization
• The setting in a story can be used symbolically to represent broader themes.

  True
• Order the following narrative techniques according to their descriptions:

  1️⃣ Chronology: The order in which events are presented

  2️⃣ Perspective: The point of view from which the story is told

  3️⃣ Framing: The use of a frame narrative or nested stories
• A non-linear chronology can allow for the exploration of memory or trauma.


  True
• What is a common theme related to societal expectations in literature?

  Pressures and constraints
• The climax of a story is the point of highest dramatic tension
• Character traits include physical, psychological, and emotional characteristics
• Tracking character arcs provides insight into the text's central themes.


  True
• Match the character trait with its description:

  Introspective ↔️ Reflective and self-aware

  Idealistic ↔️ Strives for perfect ideals

  Pragmatic ↔️ Deals with practical solutions
• Non-linear chronology can create suspense by withholding crucial information.


  True
• What are societal expectations in the core set text related to?

  Pressures and constraints
• Arrange the key plot points in the correct order:

  1️⃣ Inciting Incident

  2️⃣ Rising Action

  3️⃣ Climax

  4️⃣ Resolution
• The theme of Identity and Belonging explores the protagonist's quest to define themselves and find their place in society.
• What is the climax in a narrative?

  The peak of dramatic tension
• What is the role of the antagonist in a narrative?

  Oppose the protagonist
• What do character relationships reveal in a narrative?

  Deeper themes
• The antagonist's pragmatism often challenges the protagonist's beliefs.

  True
• Character traits shape their motivations and decisions.


  True
• Major plot points in a narrative

  1️⃣ Inciting Incident

  2️⃣ Rising Action

  3️⃣ Climax

  4️⃣ Resolution
• Match the character with their role in the narrative:

  Protagonist ↔️ Drives moral dilemmas

  Antagonist ↔️ Challenges beliefs
• The setting of a story can influence its themes and characters.


  True
• What does the location in a story represent?

  The physical environment
• What might a remote, isolated village symbolize in a story?

  Alienation
• What does a first-person perspective allow in a story?

  Personal narration
• What is one impact of using multiple perspectives in a story?

  Nuanced understanding
• Moral dilemmas often involve conflicting values or loyalties.

  True
• What is one possible outcome of the resolution in a story?

  Ambiguous ending
• What can character relationships reveal in a narrative?

  Deeper themes
• The protagonist in the narrative struggles with their identity