Plot Diagram
Which of the following represents an internal conflict in a character:
a. a thunderstorm
b. fear of heights
c. a sports competition
d. a cooking contest
b. fear of heights is an example of an internal conflict
a. the protagonist's name
b. the setting
c. the idea that "Love conquers all"
d. the sequence of events in the story
What is "Love conquers all."
Two characters from the story.
Mitchell Sabattis, Jimmy T and Randolph
The following sentence is correct or incorrectly punctuated:
"You are enough, and all your feelings are valid." said Ms. DeVasto.
What is incorrect?
In Amy Tan's "Two Kinds," who is the protagonist?
Who is Jing-mei, the daughter?
What is the correct order of the elements in a typical plot diagram?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
Which of the following best describes the main idea of a story:
a. a brief summary of the plot
b. the author's perspective on the characters
c. the central message or key point the author wants to convey
d. the protagonist's motivation
c. the central message or key point the author wants to convey
In "SKINS," the antagonist is...
Who is Jimmy T?
The error in the following sentence:
"Irqin I don't like you" said David.
What are commas?
"Irqin, I don't like you," said David."
In Amy Tan's "Two Kinds," what is the central internal conflict experienced by the mother?
Struggle with her own unfulfilled dreams and expectations for her daughter are the main internal conflict experienced by the mother.
The main difference between external and internal conflict.
What is external conflict involves outside the character while internal conflict involves within the character's mind or emotions
The primary role of the antagonist in a story
What is to create conflict and oppose the protagonist?
In "SKINS,” what is the main external conflict faced by the protagonist, Mitchell Sabattis?
Conflict with his classmates
The punctuation needed in the following sentence:
"Are you going to the game" Theresa asked.
What is a question mark?
What does the resolution in a plot diagram typically depict as seen in TWO KINDS?
How the conflict is resolved
Which literary device is often used to convey a short story's theme or message?
Foreshadowing: when an author warns or suggests future possible events
What distinguishes a short story from a novel or novella?
The length and scope of the narrative
Which type of conflict occurs between a character and an external force or another character?
External conflict
Using these in dialogue help readers identify when characters are speaking, making the text more readable.
What are quotation marks and proper punctuation?
Which plot element represents the turning point or the most intense moment of the story like when Mitchell talks to Jimmy T in the middle of the big game?
What is the climax?
In which part of the plot diagram is the central conflict typically introduced.
What is the Exposition (Beginning)?
The main difference between a theme and a main idea in a story?
a) A theme is the central message or lesson, while a main idea is a specific point made in the story.
The primary focus of a short story like SKINS.
What is exploring a single idea or incident?
"Mary said, I can't believe it's raining!"
What is incorrect.
What is the primary purpose of the falling action in a plot diagram?
a) To introduce the main characters
b) To create suspense
c) To resolve the central conflict and tie up loose ends
d. To build tension leading to the climax
c) To resolve the central conflict and tie up loose ends