Conflict
What are the two big types of conflict?
Internal and external
What do we call the high point or turning point of the story?
Climax
What do we call the central character in a story?
Protagonist
What is the definition of point of view?
The perspective from which the story is told; the narrator.
What is the definition of theme?
the central idea, or insight, about life or human behavior that a story reveals
Give an example of person vs. nature conflict. (be specific)
Possible answers: a hurricane, a tsunami, a character lost in the woods, a character fighting a bear
What is the definition of the conclusion/resolution?
The end of the story where the problems are solved.
What is the definition of an antagonist?
The character or force that opposes the central character.
First person point of view
Who is Miss Ambrosius going to see in concert this weekend?
Harry Styles :)
Name all five types of external conflict.
Person vs person, person vs. society, person vs. nature, person vs. technology, person vs. supernatural
What do we learn in the exposition of a story?
Setting, characters, and background information
Give an example of a protagonist from a popular book, movie, tv show, or video game.
Possible answers: The Grinch, Mario, Harry Potter, Ponyboy from the Outsiders
Which point of view addresses the reader directly?
Second person point of view
What is the setting of Stranger Things?
Possible Answers:
Hawkins, Indiana
The upside down
Will's house
Give an example of person vs. society conflict.
Possible answers: a character being oppressed due to their race or religion, a character attempting to overthrow an unjust government, a character being treated like an outcast because of the way they look
What is the longest/largest part of a story?
Rising action
Give an example of an antagonist from a popular book, movie, tv show, or video game.
What is the definition of third person point of view AND what pronouns does it typically use?
The most commonly used point of view, an outside narrator is describing what the characters say, do, and think. Uses words like "he" "him" "she" "her" "they" "them"
How do we correctly cite evidence from a book? Must include punctuation.
(authors last name & page #)
Give an example of person vs. self conflict. (be specific)
Ex: a character can't decide between two love interests, a character is deciding between keeping a lost wallet or returning it, a character feels guilty after a fight with their mom
What is an inciting incident?
One specific event which kicks off the plot, that usually depicts the direction in which the story moves.
What are the names of the protagonist and antagonist that I used in my Stranger Things example?
Protagonist: Eleven
Antagonist: Billy Hargrove
What point of view is the show Stranger Things in?
Third person
What would a possible theme be for this story?
During the gold rush, a man who had been mining in Colorado for several months quit his job, as he hadn’t struck gold yet and the work was becoming tiresome. He sold his equipment to another man who resumed mining where it had been left off. The new miner was advised by his engineer that there was gold only three feet away from where the first miner stopped digging.The engineer was right, which means the first miner was a mere three feet away from striking gold before he quit.
Possible themes:
Always persevere in the face of adversity.
Don't lose sight of your goals when things get tough.