Plot Elements
The main character in a story
Who is the protagonist?
Independent - wanting to work as a deckhand away from his family
Who is Robbie Daniels?
Robbie vs. Tor on the boat without permission
"His eyes were bulging like a red napper's when it's yanked to the surface."
What is a simile?
Robbie when he first lands in Craig
What is excited, motivated, exhilarated, etc...?
The person or thing that works against the protagonist
What is the antagonist?
Wise - knows all about the open water and king salmon fishing
Who is Tor Torsen?
Robbie vs. the decrease in fishing prices
What is character vs. society?
"My heart went to jackhammering as I set the strange metal plate back where I'd found it."
What is personification?
Robbie when he is caught on Tor's boat
What is deflated, discouraged, disgusted, etc...?
The part of the plot when the protagonist faces a series of problematic events
What is rising action?
Kindhearted - cares about her brother leaving Port Protection
Who is Maddie Daniels?
Robbie vs. the storm
What is character vs. nature?
"He scowled at me like I was the ugliest bottom feeder he'd seen in his life."
What is a metaphor?
Robbie after the plaque is found
What is suspicious, nervous, fearful, etc...?
The last main event before the problem is resolved
What is the climax?
Considerate - willing to trade boats with the Daniels family
Who is Grace Torsen?
Robbie vs. the Treasure Law?
What is character vs. society?
"Fish till your arms fall off, it sounds like."
What is a hyperbole?
Robbie during the storm
The denouement, or ending of a story
What is the resolution?
Helpful - shares information with Robbie about the upcoming fishing season
Who is Julie Yates?
Robbie vs. the fear of Tor
"It's a dog-eat-dog world out there."
What is an idiom?
Robbie on the Storm Petrel in Port Protection
What is relieved, safe, grateful...?