Plot Structure
The end of the story where the conflict is resolved and the character learns something.
Resolution
A conflict that exists within the mind of a character who is torn between opposing forces
Man vs Self (Internal)
The time and place of a story
Setting
At the beginning of a story, you learn that Jack is an adventurous young man who loves mountain biking.
Exposition
The main character in the story called?
Protagonist
The author's introduction to the characters, setting, and situation
Exposition
A conflict exists when a character struggles against some outside force
Man vs Nature (external)
The sequence of events in a story
Plot
Jack pulls himself away from the cliff and slowly walks down the mountain, shaken but safe.
Falling Action
This point of view is when the story is narrated by the main character or a prominent side character.
1st person
The most intense moment of the story; the turning point.
Climax
What type of conflict occurs when the protagonist struggles against weather, survival, wildlife, etc?
Man vs Nature
The big idea or lesson in a story
Theme
Jack returns home and realizes he needs to be more careful and respectful of nature.
Resolution
A character, group, or force that opposes the main character.
Antagonist
The part after the climax that shows the consequences and starts leading to the ending.
Falling Action
What type of conflict occurs when the protagonist struggles against a group of people or an organization
Man vs Society
The struggle between opposing forces
Conflict
Jack enters a dangerous forest trail, and the path becomes steeper and darker. He starts hearing strange noises and feels nervous.
Rising Action
This point of view is when the story is narrated by a character not in the story
3rd person
[DOUBLE JEOPARDY]
Name the five elements of plot in order
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
When the antagonist is a person, what type of conflict occurs
Man vs Man
The perspective from which the story is narrated.
Point of View.
Jack’s bike slips on a cliff edge, and he must decide whether to jump to safety or risk climbing back up.
Climax
Author creates a character that comes alive to the reader. They are using what? (Hint: the author usually describes/show the personality of the character)
Characterization