Characters
The main character in the story
What is the protagonist?
The beginning of the story where characters and setting are typically introduced.
What is the exposition?
The time and place where a story happens.
What is setting?
The main problem or struggle in a story.
What is conflict?
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
What are the five parts of a plot/plot diagram?
The character or force that opposes the main character.
What is the antagonist?
Three things that can be revealed in the exposition.
What is characters, setting, and the main situation/problem?
Two parts of setting.
What is time and place? (or physical location and historical period)
Man vs. Nature
What type of conflict is a character fighting a storm?
Events that build tension and develop the confict.
What happens during rising action?
The Big Bad Wolf because he works against the pigs and tries to destroy their homes.
Who is the antagonist in the Three Little Pigs?
Purpose of the exposition.
What helps readers understand the story and prepares them for the conflict?
When two very different locations, times, or environments are shown in the same story.
What is a contrasting setting?
Man vs. Self
What type of conflict is struggling with a decision/inner thoughts?
Ending a chapter right before something important is revealed increases suspense.
What is a cliffhanger, and how does it create tension?
A protagonist can have weaknesses or make mistakes while still being the main character (example: a hero who is selfish at first).
How can a protagonist be flawed or make mistakes?
The exposition of Cinderella.
What is Cinderella lives with her stepmother and stepsisters, is treated unfairly, and dreams of a better life?
One way setting affects character descriptions.
What is behavior, decisions, mood, or challenges?
Man vs. Society
What type of conflict is challenging unfair laws/government/family values?
Difference between falling action and resolution.
What is: falling action shows events after climax, while resolution shows how the story ends?
The villain never changes, never learns a lesson, and continues causing problems until the end.
What is a static antagonist?
By revealing information through dialogue, action, or description instead of just telling.
How an author makes the exposition interesting?
The time and place of a story can help show its message or lesson.
How does setting connect to theme?
Man vs. Man and Man vs. Self in the same story
What two types of conflict occur when a character argues with a friend while doubting themselves?
The story would lack a turning point, making the conflict unresolved or less meaningful.
How would removing the climax affect the plot?