Elements of Plot
This element is when the main character faces obstacles or complications, getting in the way of the goal.
What is rising action?
I am the leading character in a story
What is the protagonist?
the feeling a text creates for a reader
What is the atmosphere/mood?
when a story jumps back in time
What is a flashback?
What does Mary kill Patrick with in "Lamb to the Slaughter"?
What is a lamb leg?
The last event that becomes a turning point
What is the climax?
I am a character that provides obstacles, however, I am not always a villain
What is the antagonist?
The author or narrators attitude toward a subject or situation
What is the tone?
When the author gives hints or clues about what will happen later in the story
What is foreshadowing?
What is first person?
Falling Action
What is the results or consequences of the final obstacle?
I change throughout the story; choices or obstacles have an effect on me
What is the dynamic character?
When two or more characters have a conversation
What is dialogue?
A fire station burns down, a lifeguard needs saving, a burglar breaks into a house and gets robbed
What is situational irony?
What is the captains name in "Hijack"?
What is Littlejohn?
The beginning of the story that sets up the normal world for your character
What is the exposition?
I do not change
What is a static character?
When it's pouring rain and someone says "wow, beautiful day today"
What is verbal irony
"Tired of lying in the sunshine, staying home to watch the rain"
What literary term is this an example of?
What is imagery?
What is Mr. Hodge's favourite football team?
What is the Miami Dolphins?
The event or circumstance that changes the world for the characters
What is the inciting incident?
What is Mr. Hodges first name?
Brett
the floating dagger
what is symbolism?
"Wow! Macbeth, I must say, your castle looks so nice--and very safe! Surely nothing bad will happen at this banquet" - King Duncan
What is dramatic irony?
What kind of car does Mr. Hodge drive?
What is a Jetta?