Plot
Conflict
Author's Purpose
100
The sequence of events in a story.
What is plot?
100
The struggle between opposing forces.
What is conflict?
100
Stands for persuade, inform, entertain.
What is PIE?
200
Events that come after the turning point.
What is falling action?
200
A struggle outside of a character such as with another character, nature, or society.
What is external conflict?
200
“Hey, Millie, let’s get a bag of Skittles as a snack,” Sarah said. “Okay,” I agreed. When we got to Sarah’s house we decided it would be more fun if we made up a game to play while we ate the Skittles.  Before pulling a Skittle out of the bag, Sarah had me guess what color the next one would be. “Green!” I said. Sarah pulled out a red Skittle and then threw it at me!  “Hey!” I shouted.  “What’d you do that for?” “You got it wrong, so instead of just getting to eat the Skittle you have to try to catch it in your mouth.” “Oh, I get it!  Okay, your turn,” I said. “I guess orange,” said Millie. I pulled out an orange Skittle and nicely handed it to Millie so she could enjoy it.  The next time I got one wrong, I was ready to try to catch it in my mouth when she threw it at me.  By the end of the game, we were both rolling in laughter.  I can’t wait until the next time we buy a bag of Skittles! The author's purpose for this is _____.
What is to entertain?
300
The ending of the story. All loose ends are tied up.
What is the resolution?
300
A struggle within a character such as an emotion or a decision.
What is internal conflict?
300
Skittles are the best candy ever!  They are fruity and delicious!  No other candy even compares to Skittles!  When you toss a handful in your mouth, you can actually taste the rainbow!  Skittles will never melt or make a gooey mess like chocolate.  They are the perfect snack for any occasion.  Get to the store right after school and enjoy some Skittles today! The author's purpose for this is ______.
What is to persuade?
400
Where the conflict builds and events lead to a turning point.
What is rising action?
400
Simba trying to decide if he should stay with Timon and Pumba or go back to Pride Rock and fight scar is an example of this.
What is internal conflict.
400
Skittles are a fruity candy.  They have a slightly hard coating with a chewy center.  Skittles are sold in a bag and contain numerous pieces of the fruity candy.  In each bag there are several different colors, or flavors.  The commercial for Skittles encourages consumers to, “Taste the Rainbow,” by eating all of the colors in one handful. The author's purpose for this is _____.
What is to inform?
500
The part of a story that gives us the character, setting, and main conflict.
What is the exposition?
500
Simba and Nala arguing about why Simba should go back to Pride Rock is an example of this.
What is external conflict?
500
The story of a young athlete who takes steroids and his life and future fall apart is an example of this type of author's purpose.
What is to entertain?
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