10th Lit & Comp A

Question

Unit 5: Studying Literary Text
Novel Portfolio -Story Pyramid
Instructions:
This will demonstrate your understanding of the plot diagram discussed in unit 5 in Pearson/Connexus. Use ONLY the number of words stated in the directions for each # below.

FIX THE MISTAKES:
The Pearl by John Steinbeck (novella)
1. _____Kino_____________
2. ___Determined, hopeful_______
2. _Determined, hopeful__________
3. __Coastal, indigenous, harsh___________
4. __Struggles to escape poverty and despair_______
5. __Finds the pearl, dreams of wealth__________________
6. __Greed consumes Kino; tragedy strikes his family_______________
7. __Kino and Juana face dire consequences, fearing loss________________
8. ____Kino throws the pearl back into the sea__________________________

#1 and 2 character and description good job! +
#3, setting indigenous? what does this mean in the description for the setting? +.5
# 4 conflict - -3 Need specific conflict - What was the first big problem for Kino that sent him searching for the pearl?
#5 rising action word count is off; you need 5 words only -1
#6 climax -3 word count is off:
You need the specific event that is the turning point of the story; what happened from which there was no turning back for Kino? What did he do?
#7 falling action -2 what kind of consequences? Be specific. Word count is off.
#8 resolution +

+ means correct

Answer 1

Here’s the revised Story Pyramid for "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck:

1. Kino
2. Determined, hopeful
3. Coastal, harsh, oppressive
4. Kino's baby is stung by a scorpion.
5. Discovers the pearl, hopes for a better life.
6. Kino kills a man in self-defense.
7. Kino and Juana face violent threats and loss.
8. Kino throws the pearl back into the sea.

Let me know if there are any other adjustments you need!