Plot
A series of events in a story
What is Plot
A type of character who does not change from beginning to end of a story.
What is a Static Character?
Georgia decided to take a sewing class but felt very frustrated when she couldn't sew a straight line on the first day.
Even though she felt frustrated she continued to go to class week after week. By the last week of class, she was able to create a rectangular pillow for her bed.
What is the theme?
Perserverance
Things begin to move toward a resolution during this stage of the plot, and the majority of the action is over.
What is falling action?
We do not learn much about this type of character during the story: they are one-dimensional and not very well developed.
What is a flat character
One minute we were goofing around and having fun and the next thing I knew Hank's body flew over the top of the cliff. His fingers grasped to a railing, desperately crying for help. A fall at this height could be fatal.
My heart pounded through my chest and fear ran through my veins as I pulled him up as hard as I could.
What is the theme?
Bravery
The conflict builds at this stage. Things continue to look worse for the protagonist. It may even seem that there is no hope.
What is Rising Action?
A character who changes as the plot unfolds and usually learns a life lesson along the way.
What is Dynamic Character
Setting can help set the ______________ of a story. (Example, a man running on a track versus in a dark alley)
What is mood
“The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it.” – The Lion King
What is the theme?
Learn from your mistakes
The conflict is resolved at this stage of the plot. A life lesson or reflection is revealed by now.
What is Resolution?
The way a writer creates and develops characters
What is Characterization
The main character of a story who faces conflict.
Who is the protagonist?
"Even miracles take a little time." -- Fairy Godmother (Cinderella)
What is the theme?
Be patient
The five stages of plot development. Hint: How would you label your plot diagram.
What are the Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution?
The author may indirectly reveal character traits through these methods of characterization. (Hint: STEAL)
What is speech, thoughts, effects (interactions between characters), actions, and looks (appearance)
One winter, a monkey found a snake stiff and frozen. The monkey felt sorry for the snake and so he picked the snake up and held it to his chest to try to warm it. The snake was quickly revived by the warmth, and because of its instincts, bit the monkey with all its might. What is the theme?
Even though you have good intentions, others may not