Types of Conflicts
The main character survives a plane crash and must survive on an island that is deserted
Person vs Nature
What is the resolution of the plot diagram
the outcome of the conflict
A character we know little about
Flat character
In “The Birds”, how did the birds get in the house?
Through the window
What is a protagonist?
The main character in a story, who has a problem or conflict they must overcome.
A character might be conflicted with their own feelings
Person vs Self
What is the exposition of the plot diagram
the introduction of the characters and the basic situation
A character that stays the same
Static character
What did Billy Weaver say the tea tasted like?
Bitter almonds
What does the antagonist do?
(person vs person)
The main characters goal is obstructed by another character.
Person vs Person
What is the climax of the plot diagram
the peak of action and conflict
A character we know a lot about
Round character
Why did Montressor want to Fortunado?
To get revenge
What is situational irony?
The type of irony that occurs when what really happens is opposite of what is expected.
When a protagonist has a string belief against the majority of the community or surroundings.
Person vs Society
What is the rising and falling action of the plot diagram
Rising: the portion of the story where the conflict increases. Falling: the portion of the story where the conflict decreases
A character that changes in the story
Dynamic
What does the landlady do to her pets when they die?
Stuff them
What is verbal irony
The type of Irony when a character says one thing but means another.
When the protagonist(s) have special powers or abilities or access to something other characters do not.
Person vs Supernatural
What is the conflict of the plot diagram
a struggle between opposing forces that drives the action of the story
Process of conveying information about characters and their traits
Characterization
in what city did Edgar Allen Poe die in?
Baltimore
How does the author create suspense? ( 6 elements )
Conflict, character, irony, tone/mood, imagery, foreshadowing