Plot Structure
Keep on walking up that big hill! This plot element is where a problem or conflict is introduced in a story, making it more exciting for the reader to follow along...
Rising Action
This colour is another word for feeling down or sad, it also happens to be the colour of suede shoes that Roger wanted to buy
Blue
I gave an example of ordering this over the phone: A large, with pepperoni, extra cheese, and peppers! What can infer that I am ordering?
A pizza!
It’s a one person show! This type of conflict is all about YOU.
Internal conflict
In "Presto", the rabbit is angry with Alec Azam for forgetting this food that is said to improve your eyesight!
Carrots
Oh hey there! This plot element includes characters, setting, character descriptions, and all the important information you need!
Exposition (Beginning)
Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones has a large purse that is described to have everything in it except for these construction tools
Hammer and nails
Inference whiz quiz! What does it mean to make an inference?
To use context clues to figure out the deeper meaning!
It's a clash of opposing forces! Otherwise known as this type of conflict
External Conflict
In the short, "For the Birds", the small birds actions lead to this embarrassing result at the end
Losing all their feathers
Phew! Thank goodness for this plot element or we may have been left in the dark about what happens to our characters!
Denouement (Resolution)
You can count how much on both hands! Mrs. Jones gifts Roger this amount of money to buy his new shoes in the story.
10 dollars
With a dirty face, a growling stomach, and nobody home at his house, we can infer that Roger is what?
Neglected/Not supported at home
It's a battle of good and evil. A super hero and a villain fighting is an example of this type of conflict
Character vs. Character
In the short film, "Piper", some argue that there is 2 types of conflict... what are the 2 possible answers
Character vs. Self, Character vs. Nature
This plot element fits events of the story back together like a puzzle piece...
Falling Action
This is the age that Roger is estimated to be in the story… sound familiar?
13-14 years old
Roger all of a sudden has nothing to say during the time at Mrs. Jones house, suggesting that he is feeling what emotions?
Embarrassment/Shame/Guilt
Falling victim to peer pressure and a character breaking the law are examples of this type of external conflict
Character vs. Society
In the short film, "Self", the main character is made out of this material, often used to build things
Wood
Congratulations! You’ve reached the height of the action in a story. This plot element involves big changes: character development, facing hard decisions, emotional events, you name it!
Climax
An odd pairing of a meal if you ask me… Mrs. Jones gives Roger these food and drink items in the story.
Lima beans, hot cocoa, and half of her 10-cent cake
Dirty faced, hungry, and 14 years old. Wanting a snazzy new pair of blue suede shoes, what can we infer about WHY Roger wants the fancy shoes?
He wants to fit in/look good
A teacher's worst nightmare: A classroom filled with A.I. generated work. This is an example of this type of conflict!
Character vs. Technology
In Pixar's "Lifted", the main character struggles to successfully abduct the sleeping human due to this manufacturing error of the spacecraft
All the switches/buttons are the same