Plot
What is the plot of a story?
The sequence of events a story
A person, animal, being, creature, or thing in a story.
D. Character
An example of this can be shown through a chart that resembles a mountain or roller coaster.
plot diagram
A feeling of uncertainty and curiosity about what will happen next in a story.
B. suspense
What is the MOOD of the following passage? he threw his head back and howled, his eyes glazed, a trickle of saliva running from the corner of his mouth and thinning the blood flowing over his chest. I shouted at him to shut up, but he did not hear me, so I the only thing I could to quiet them- I swung the back of my hand.
D. Suspenseful
how many elements are in a plot diagram?
6 elements
Which step in the plot is the turning point in the story?
Climax
The two parts of a plot map that are linked are the ______________ and the ______________.
Conflict and Climax
The person who writes the story, poem or book and creates the characters, plot, and setting.
Speaker/Author
The story, Crime and Punishment takes place in the 1860's in Russia. Most events happen in the city of St. Petersburg, and others take place in a prison in Siberia. This information describes the _______________________
C. Setting
What are the 6 elements in the plot diagram?
Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
Time, place, duration of the story
What is the setting?
The feeling the author wants to evoke in the story
Mood and Tone
Descriptive language that appeals to the 5 senses (see, taste, sound, touch, smell) to help readers picture what is happening.
A. Imagery
Conflict of one person against another person.
D. Person vs. Person
What is the conflict in a story?
the problem or struggle in the story.
basic truth or moral of the story.
What is the theme?
Which part of the plot deals with the aftermath of the climax?
Falling Action
the conversation between in a story, often written using quotation marks.
A. Dialogue
A character has a conflict or problem with their city - the school, the law, etc.
Person vs. Society
What is Exposition?
The beginning that provides the details about the character/ setting.
Which step in the plot building suspense?
Rising action?
This happens at the end of a story.
Resolution
One Day Mason Was Always Late For 2nd Grade. He Hated Being Late. His Teacher Had A Pinched Face When Students Were Late. At The 100 Day Of School His Mom Wrote A Note Saying "I'm Sorry My Son Won't Make It To School I Will Try My Best To Get Him Ready For School Please Remind Me If You Have Any Conserns". Mason Was NEVER Absent For School Except If He Was Sick. On The 101 Day Of School He Came In Nice And Early And Had A Boetie If He Was Cool.
What Is The Story About?
D. Mason was always late
A dramatic struggle between a character and something related to dangerous weather
Person vs. Nature