You want a piece of me?
In this type of conflict, the main character battles him or herself. He or she may lack confidence or ability. He or she may have to make a difficult choice.
What is character vs. self
Start a conversation or make people feel comfortable
What is "Break the Ice"
The time and place of a story
What is the setting
In Shrek, the scary ogre turns out to be kind, while the “prince-like” Lord Farquaad is selfish and cruel
What is situational irony
Boom! Bang! Crash!
What is onomatopoeia
It is this type of conflict if a person get trapped during a flood.
What is person vs nature
Feeling sick
What is "under the weather"
The main character or hero of a story
What is a protagonist
When the audience knows something that the characters in the story do not.
What is dramatic irony
The raindrops danced across the roof.
What is personification
Woody struggles against Buzz Lightyear for Andy's attention.
What is character vs character conflict.
Tell a secret
What is "spill the beans"
A series of events that builds tension and adds complications, making the conflict more intense.
In Frozen, viewers realize Prince Hans is untrustworthy before Anna fully understands his true intentions.
What is dramatic irony
She smiled her sugary smile
What is a metaphor
Mulan defies strict social expectations and gender roles to protect her father and country.
Be creative and try new ideas
What is "Think outside the box"
The turning point or peak of tension/emotion,
What is the climax
In Monster's Inc, the job of the monsters in to scare children, but in reality, they are the ones who are afraid of the children.
What is situational irony
I couldn't believe she would lie to me, couldn't believe she would start that rumor, and couldn't believe she had one been my best friend.
What is repetition for effect
Judy Hopps faces prejudice because she’s a small bunny trying to be a police officer.
Stop yourself from saying something
What is "Bite Your Tongue"
The introduction that sets the stage, introduces characters, establishes the setting
What is the exposition
When a character says the opposite of what they mean
What is verbal irony
She had an I-ate-way-more-than-I-should-have look on her face after we finished dinner at the buffet.
What is hyphenated modifier