Definitions
the main events happening in a story
plot
Where is the exposition located in the story?
beginning
a character fighting with another character because of differing opinions would be considered man vs...
man
Would Lilly be considered a major or minor character?
major
Which element of plot is this...
Characters: Lilly, Mr. Slinger
Setting: School
Plot: Lilly is anxious to show off her new purse, but must wait patiently
exposition
exposition
Where is the climax located?
middle
a tornado attacking a small city and everyone having to evacuate would be considered man vs...
nature
What was the main conflict in the story? (2 options)
Lilly wanted to show off her purse, but had to wait patiently.
OR
Mr. Slinger took Lilly's purse away and she had to deal with her negative emotions toward him.
Lilly draws the mean picture and puts it into Mr. Slinger's bag. We wait to see how he reacts.
climax
when suspense starts to build in the story through a series of related events
rising actions
Where are the rising actions located?
middle
the government trying to control a city and limiting their freedom would be considered man vs...
society
What did Mr. Slinger leave in Lilly's purse when he returned it?
a nice note & some snacks
Lilly brings the purse to school
Lilly shows it off after being asked not to
Lilly gets the purse taken away
rising actions
when the problems is solved and everything (usually) ends up happy
resolution
Where are the falling actions located?
a girl afraid of presenting in front of the class has to face her deep fears of public speaking would be an example of man vs...
self
Lilly fights with Mr. Slinger because she wants to show off her purse and he wants her to wait for an appropriate time to do so. She then gets very mad at him.
Lilly is happy and decides she does want to be a teacher after all.
resolution
the most exciting part of the story that may make you feel nervous or excited
climax
where is the resolution located?
VERY end
being lost in the woods and having to learn to survive in drastic weather would be an example of man vs...
nature
Explain the man vs. self conflict in the story (2 options)
Lilly vs. Patience - she cannot wait to show off the purse
Lilly vs. guilt - she is impulsive and mean and later regrets it.
Lilly writes an apology letter to her teacher
She takes it to school and apologizes to him
He throws the mean letter away and forgives her
falling actions