Plot Structure
Terms to know
Conflict
100
the problem of the story is resolved or worked out.
What is the resolution?
100
The character with whom the reader can most identify with
Who the protagonist?
100
The struggle between two opposing forces in a story.
What is conflict?
200
Events that leads to the resolution or conclusion.
What is falling action?
200
The character in opposition with the protagonist.
Who is the antagonist?
200
The main character struggles against a force outside of him/herself.
What is external conflict?
300
Highest point of interest and the turning point of the story.
What is the climax?
300
Character with little development who does not change or grow during the course of a story. We know only the some small details about this character.
What is a flat character?
300
The main character struggles against him/herself.
What is internal conflict?
400
Events that move along the plot by adding complications. Usually builds suspense to a climax
What is rising action?
400
Character with a fully developed personality, who may change or act in a surprising way in a story. We know the good and bad about this character.
What is a round character?
400
The main character is in a struggle with another character.
What is character vs character conflict?
500
The event or character that triggers the conflict
What is the inciting force?
500
Meaning, moral or main message of the story.
What is the theme?
500
The main character struggles against him/herself.
What is character vs self?
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