The Basics
What is a person, animal, being, creature, or thing in a story?
A Character
To write a non-fiction summary we use...
Title
Topic
Main Idea
Details
What is Climax?
The most suspenseful or intense part of the story; the main character faces a major enemy, fear, challenge, or other form of conflict.
Define Character vs. Technology.
The character is in conflict with some kind of technology
This can be a machine, artificial intelligence, robot, etc.
What type of conflict is this: The character is being evacuated from their home because of a wild fire.
Character vs. Nature
What is the time and place (or when and where) of the story?
The Setting.
To write a summary of a "fiction" story, we use...
SWBST
Somebody
Wanted
But
So
Then
What is Rising Action?
The events that occur as a result of the main conflict; the story becomes complicated.
Define Character vs. Supernatural.
The character is against supernatural phenomena or creatures such as ghosts, gods, zombies, or other monsters
This can also be a conflict against fate or destiny and the characters may struggle to accept the sacrifices that come with their journey
What type of conflict is this: the character is having anxiety over coming to school.
Character vs. self
True or False: the protagonist is always the "good guy"?
False!
If want to answer an academic question that asks us to use text evidence, we use...
R.A.C.E.
What is Resolution?
The conclusion or ending of the story—loose ends are tied up; the problem (conflict) is resolved.
Define Character vs. Nature.
The character is in opposition (against) nature
This can mean the weather, the wilderness, or a natural disaster
What type of conflict is this: the character fights with their best friend over them hanging out with their boyfriend over them.
Character vs. Character
Who is the person telling the story?
A preposition is...
A word that describes a nouns position or place.
What is Exposition
The introduction or beginning of the story—characters, setting and the main conflict are introduced.
Define Character vs. Society.
The character is in opposition with the society they exist in
This can be against a government, community, cultural tradition, or societal norm
The characters may be motivated to take action against their society by a need to survive, a moral sense of right and wrong, or a desire for happiness, freedom, justice, or love.
What type of conflict is this: a person is either destined to save the world or destroy it.
Character vs. Supernatural
The important thing to know about a short story is that the plot is centered around...
Conflict
What is the preposition/ prepositional phrase(s) in this sentence?
After dinner, I am going to put my plate inside of the sink.
After dinner
inside of the sink
What is Falling Action?
The story begins to slow down and work towards its end, tying up loose ends.
Define Character vs. Self.
An internal conflict
The character is struggling with something from within themselves
This may be a moral struggle—trying to figure out what is “right” and “wrong”
This can also be a struggle of health
What type of conflict is this: a character doesn't want a quinceanea even though it's a tradition.
Character vs. Society