Theme
The message or lesson about life that the author wants the reader to learn.
What is Theme?
The main problem or struggle in a story.
What is Conflict?
The perspective from which a story is told.
What is point of view?
The sequence of events in a story.
What is plot?
A theme is usually this, not a summary of events.
What is a lesson or message?
A conflict where a character struggles with their own thoughts or feelings.
What is internal Conflict?
This point of view uses “I” and “me.”
What is First-person point of view?
The beginning of the story where characters and setting are introduced.
What is exposition?
“Friendship is important” is an example of this type of theme.
What is a universal Theme?
A conflict where a character struggles against another character or force.
What is external conflict?
" Take the crust out of the fridge, then place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough out evenly until it is slightly larger than your pie dish. Once you have the right size, lightly flour your hands and place the dough into the center of your dish."
This is an example of this type of POV
The part of the plot where the problem is solved.
What is the resolution?
The theme is most often revealed through a character’s actions and these.
What are events in the story?
A deadly virus is spreading throughout the world. What will it take for the citizens of a small town to survive?
This is an example of this type of conflict.
What is Person vs. Nature?
In this point of view, the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
What is Third-person omniscient?
The most exciting or intense moment in the story.
What is the climax?
Which of the following could be a theme: “The dog runs away” or “Loyalty matters”?
What is "loyalty matters?
The conflict usually begins during this part of the plot.
What is rising action?
What is Third-person Limited?
The series of events that build tension after the exposition.
what is the rising action?