Plot Diagram
Literary Terms
Conflict
Random
100

The characters, setting, and basic situation

Exposition

100

What is it called when an author tells/talks about a story from a character's past? 

Flashback

100

A struggle between opposing forces

Conflict

100

The main character often referred to as the good guy. 

Protagonist 

200

the events after the climax

Falling Action

200

The special feeling or atmosphere that a story creates inside the reader. It's the emotional experience you have while reading or listening to a story.

Mood

200

If a character is trying to make a difficult choice, it’s a "Man vs _____________" conflict.

Self

200

Name general people, places, or things.

Common Nouns

300

the high point of interest or suspense

Climax

300

What is the lesson or message of a story?

Theme

300

In a "Man vs _____________" conflict, a character struggles with another person.

Man

300

Name specific people, places, or things.

Proper Nouns

400

the conflict is resolved

Resolution

400

What is it called when an author gives hints about future events?

Foreshadowing

400

A person or character has a conflict with a force of nature.

Man vs. Nature 

400

A character that causes conflict in the story often referred to as the villain.  

Antagonist 

500

the central conflict is introduced

Rising Action

500

The writer’s attitude towards his or her audience or subject is

Tone

500

When a character disagrees with the rules of their town, it is a "Man vs _____________" conflict.

Society 

500

Fix the sentence:

today i went to the store and forgot my money so i couldnt buy nothing  

Today I went to the store and forgot my money so I couldn’t buy anything.

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