Plot Structure
Introduces characters and setting
Exposition
What type of conflict is a character struggling with their own fears?
Internal Conflict
Using context clues, give the definition of the italicized word:
The puppy was famished, so it ate all the food in seconds.
Very hungry
Organizes information in the order that events occur, from the earliest to the most recent
Chronological
Buzz
onomatopoeia
a series of plot events that build tension, raise stakes, and deepen conflict
Rising Action
A struggle between a character and an outside force, such as nature, society, or another character
External Conflict
Using context clues, give the definition of the italicized word:
Unlike his timid brother, Marcus was bold and confident.
Shy
organizes information by presenting a specific issue followed by one or more potential solutions
Problem and Solution
“I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.”
Hyperbole
The final part of a story’s narrative arc. It resolves the central conflict, ties up loose ends, and establishes a new "normal" for the characters.
Resolution
A character arguing with a friend is what type of conflict?
Character vs Character
Using context clues, give the definition of the italicized word:
The desert is very arid because it gets almost no rain.
Very dry
explains why something happened and what happened as a result
Cause and Effect
“Peter Piper picked peppers.”
Alliteration
Serves to wind down the narrative, releasing built-up tension as characters face the consequences of the climax and start to resolve their remaining problems
Falling Action
A character lost in the desert without water is what type of conflict?
Character vs Nature
Using context clues, give the definition of the italicized word:
The lake was tranquil, not rough or stormy like the ocean.
Calm
Examines similarities and differences between two or more topics
Compare and Contrast
“The leaves danced in the breeze.”
Personification
The most intense, dramatic, or high-stakes moment in a story, marking the turning point where the protagonist confronts the main conflict
Climax
A character wants to fit in but feels it would go against their values. What type of conflict is this?
Character vs Self
Using context clues, give the definition of the italicized word:
The old house was dilapidated, with broken windows, peeling paint, and a collapsing roof.
Run-down
organizes information around a central topic, idea, person, place, or thing, using specific details, characteristics, and examples to create a mental picture for the reader
Description
“The classroom was a zoo.”
Metaphor