What is the literary term used for the main character in films and novels? Brian is this in the novel, 'Hatchet'. Hint: Nature is the antagonist.
The protagonist
What is the setting(s) in the novel, *Hatchet?
A small plane and the Canadian wilderness
Vocabulary: What scientific law did Brian remember from school that helped him finally spear a fish? The term for bending of light:
He remembered that light is refracted in water, so he adjusted his aim lower to hit the fish.
Vocabulary: diminish He wanted to stay near the lake because he thought the plane, even deep in the water, might show up to somebody flying over and he didn’t want to diminish any chance he might have of being found.
decrease in size, extent, or range
Vocabulary: After the plane went down, crashing through trees, and hitting the lake, there were only _________of the plane left.
remnants
Why did Brian suddenly feel lonely after he finally made a fire?
He felt lonely, because he wanted to share his accomplishment with someone, but he was alone.
How many sentences should be in each paragraph of my book review?
At least 5 or 6
How many paragraphs should my book review be?
5 paragraphs-(1. Introduction 2. Setting and Characters 3. Plot 4. Plot resolution 5. Conclusion-evaluation)
Why does Brian suddenly realize that he may be out there in the woods for longer than he had anticipated?
The pilot had bumped the wheel of the plane during the flight, taking the plane off course.
Name at least 3 things that the main characters from 'Hatchet', and the film 'Cast Away' have in common?
1. They are both stranded 2. They are both alone 3. They both were in plane crashes in water. 4. They both made a fire 5. They both learn to spear fish.
What is the first food Brian eats?
Berries
What two things did Brian remember that Perpich, his old English teacher, told him?
He told him to stay positive and that he was his most valuable asset
A theme in 'Hatchet': What is a characteristic of someone who does not give up, and keeps trying until they succeed, no matter how difficult, or how many mistakes they make? Brian has this quality.
Perseverance
What lesson did Brian learn when cooking his first meat? Explain your answer.
He learned patience when cooking the bird, and that all of life is about patience, thinking, and doing things right.
When writing an informational text, like a summary of a chapter, you begin each paragraph with a topic sentence. What is a topic Sentence?
A topic sentence is a sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paragraph. It is usually the first sentence in a paragraph.