Plot #1
Conflict
Character
Plot #2
Theme
100
The turning point or the suspenseful part of a story
What is climax
100
Adam thinks about a problem for several hours. This is what type of conflict?
What is internal
100

The opposing character or force that works against the main character.

What is the antagonist.

100

A Lion lay asleep in the forest, his great head resting on his paws. A timid little Mouse came upon him unexpectedly, and in her fright and haste to get away, ran across the Lion’s nose. Roused from his nap, the Lion laid his huge paw angrily on the tiny creature to kill her.

“Spare me!” begged the poor Mouse. “Please let me go and some day I will surely repay you.”

The Lion was much amused to think that a Mouse could ever help him. But he was generous and finally let the Mouse go.

Some days later, while stalking his prey in the forest, the Lion was caught in the toils of a hunter’s net. Unable to free himself, he filled the forest with his angry roaring. The Mouse knew the voice and quickly found the Lion struggling in the net. Running to one of the great ropes that bound him, she gnawed it until it parted, and soon the Lion was free.

“You laughed when I said I would repay you,” said the Mouse. “Now you see that even a Mouse can help a Lion.”


What is the exposition of this story?

In a forest, a mouse comes across a sleeping lion and awakens him. He traps the mouse in his paw, intending to kill her.

Characters - lion and mouse

Setting - Forest

Conflict - The lion intends to kill the mouse.

100
True or False: Theme is just the subject matter of a story.
What is false
200
The events in the story that lead up to the climax and add suspense?
What is rising action
200
What type of conflict occurs when the main character struggles against a group of people or an organization?
What is man vs society
200

Damien took his mom’s keys and hid them. After his mom looked high and low, he finally revealed that he had put them in a box. What kind of character personality trait best describes Preston?

A. humorous    B. forgetful    C. mischievous

What is mischievous

200

A Lion lay asleep in the forest, his great head resting on his paws. A timid little Mouse came upon him unexpectedly, and in her fright and haste to get away, ran across the Lion’s nose. Roused from his nap, the Lion laid his huge paw angrily on the tiny creature to kill her.

“Spare me!” begged the poor Mouse. “Please let me go and some day I will surely repay you.”

The Lion was much amused to think that a Mouse could ever help him. But he was generous and finally let the Mouse go.

Some days later, while stalking his prey in the forest, the Lion was caught in the toils of a hunter’s net. Unable to free himself, he filled the forest with his angry roaring. The Mouse knew the voice and quickly found the Lion struggling in the net. Running to one of the great ropes that bound him, she gnawed it until it parted, and soon the Lion was free.

“You laughed when I said I would repay you,” said the Mouse. “Now you see that even a Mouse can help a Lion.”


What is the rising action of this story?

The mouse says that if let go, she will repay the lion in the future. The lion thought little of the deal, but let the mouse go. 

200
What is the definition for THEME?
What is the main idea about life, the message or lesson that the story makes the reader think of.
300
The opening of a story where we learn which characters are involved and where the story takes place
What is exposition
300
What type of conflict occurs when the main character struggles against weather, survival, wildlife, etc?
What is Man vs. Nature
300

What is another name for the main character?

What is protagonist.

300

A Lion lay asleep in the forest, his great head resting on his paws. A timid little Mouse came upon him unexpectedly, and in her fright and haste to get away, ran across the Lion’s nose. Roused from his nap, the Lion laid his huge paw angrily on the tiny creature to kill her.

“Spare me!” begged the poor Mouse. “Please let me go and some day I will surely repay you.”

The Lion was much amused to think that a Mouse could ever help him. But he was generous and finally let the Mouse go.

Some days later, while stalking his prey in the forest, the Lion was caught in the toils of a hunter’s net. Unable to free himself, he filled the forest with his angry roaring. The Mouse knew the voice and quickly found the Lion struggling in the net. Running to one of the great ropes that bound him, she gnawed it until it parted, and soon the Lion was free.

“You laughed when I said I would repay you,” said the Mouse. “Now you see that even a Mouse can help a Lion.”

What is the climax of this story?

The lion becomes trapped in a hunter's net and the mouse comes running to help.

300
True or False: There can be many different themes for one story.
What is True
400
What is the RESOLUTION?
What is the final outcome of the story.
400
What are the three main types of EXTERNAL CONFLICTS?
What is MAN VS. MAN MAN VS. NATURE MAN VS. SOCIETY
400

Sasha bit at her nails and pulled them away from her face. The ends were ragged and her hand was shaking. 

What can you infer about this character?

What is she is nervous, fearful, or anxious. 

400

A Lion lay asleep in the forest, his great head resting on his paws. A timid little Mouse came upon him unexpectedly, and in her fright and haste to get away, ran across the Lion’s nose. Roused from his nap, the Lion laid his huge paw angrily on the tiny creature to kill her.

“Spare me!” begged the poor Mouse. “Please let me go and some day I will surely repay you.”

The Lion was much amused to think that a Mouse could ever help him. But he was generous and finally let the Mouse go.

Some days later, while stalking his prey in the forest, the Lion was caught in the toils of a hunter’s net. Unable to free himself, he filled the forest with his angry roaring. The Mouse knew the voice and quickly found the Lion struggling in the net. Running to one of the great ropes that bound him, she gnawed it until it parted, and soon the Lion was free.

“You laughed when I said I would repay you,” said the Mouse. “Now you see that even a Mouse can help a Lion.”


What is the falling action of this story?

The mouse chews through the net and rescues the lion.

400
Avery had a 5 page report that was due on Friday. Since it was only Monday, he thought he had plenty of time. Tuesday came along and he had basketball practice so he got home late. Then he wanted to play a few video games to wind down. Wednesday came along and he had to help his dad cut wood and clean up the yard from the big storm. Then he was too tired to think about it. Thursday came along and he had practice again. When he finally got home from a long day, he sat down on the couch and immediately fell asleep. He didn't wake up until the next morning. By that time, he was out of time. He received a 0 on his report and was told that he couldn't be on the basketball team anymore because of his grades. What is the theme?
What is Don't procrastinate. Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
500
What is the FALLING ACTION of a story?
What is the logical result of the climax. It's the events that logically come after the climax.
500
Give an example of a character that is having an external conflict (person vs. society).
What is answers vary
500

Give an example of what a grateful character might do.

Answers will vary.

500

A Lion lay asleep in the forest, his great head resting on his paws. A timid little Mouse came upon him unexpectedly, and in her fright and haste to get away, ran across the Lion’s nose. Roused from his nap, the Lion laid his huge paw angrily on the tiny creature to kill her.

“Spare me!” begged the poor Mouse. “Please let me go and some day I will surely repay you.”

The Lion was much amused to think that a Mouse could ever help him. But he was generous and finally let the Mouse go.

Some days later, while stalking his prey in the forest, the Lion was caught in the toils of a hunter’s net. Unable to free himself, he filled the forest with his angry roaring. The Mouse knew the voice and quickly found the Lion struggling in the net. Running to one of the great ropes that bound him, she gnawed it until it parted, and soon the Lion was free.

“You laughed when I said I would repay you,” said the Mouse. “Now you see that even a Mouse can help a Lion.”


What is the resolution to this story?

The mouse notes that even though the lion had his doubts, she was still able to help and follow through on her promise to repay him.

500
Jennifer was just hired at Applebee's as a server. She worked very hard to ensure her customers always had refills on their drinks and their orders were correct. She would come in when other employees had called off and always had a smile on her face. Just one month after she was hired, her manager had called her into his office. He explained that she was doing great and he was going to make her an assistant manager. She also got a $3/hour raise. What is the theme?
What is hard work pays off
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