Plot
Conflict
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Literary Terms
Random Review
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The exposition of the story (the beginning) introduces the characters, the _______________, and the basic situation.
What is the setting
100
What type of conflict is this (more specific than internal or external): Joe wants to be class president, but so does Kim.
What is character struggles against character (Man Vs. Man)
100
What is the exposition
In the beginning when we are introduces to the characters and the setting of the story.
100
This is the character who works against the main character in a story.
What is the antagonist
100
What is the sequence of events that shows how the conflict develops and is finally resolved called?
What is plot
200
The plot of a story is the sequence of events that show how the ______________ develops and is resolved.
What is the conflict
200
What type of conflict is this (more specific than internal or external): A hurrican destroys a family's home.
What is character struggles against nature (Man Vs. Nature)
200
What part of the plot is the following: When things begin to calm down and the tension in the story ends.
Resolution
200
Hints about what will happen later in the story is known as
What is foreshadowing
200
What is the struggle between two characters or between a character and an outside force called?
What is external conflict
300
The most exciting moment in the plot is called the __________________. It is the turning point where the story can go either way.
What is the climax
300
What type of conflict is this (more specific than internal or external): Sally wants to get a job, but the law says she's too young.
What is character struggles against society (man vs. society)
300
What part of the plot is the following: The most exciting part of the story. When the action is at its peak.
Climax
300
A type of conflict that occurs inside the character (dealing with emotions, morality, faith)
What is Internal Conflict
300
The exposition explains what two key things?
What is the setting and main characters
400
During what part of the plot does the conflict wind down in intensity?
What is the falling action
400
What type of conflict is this (more specific than internal or external): Derek wants to go to college, but he's afraid of failing.
What is character struggles against his or or her own mind (character vs. self)
400
What part of the plot is the following: When tension is building and events are adding to the conflict.
Rising Action
400
List the antagonist in "The Three Little Pigs?"
Who is The Big Bad Wolf
400
What is another word for the problem in a story?
What is conflict?
500
THe denouement, where the conflict is fully resolved is another name for
The resolution
500
Is the following an internal or external example: Rainsford battles his nerves on the island
what is Internal
500
When a student tries to decide whether or not to tell on a friend who has been stealing is what type of conflict.
Internal conflict
500
When the story changes and the conflict begins to be resolved.
What is the turning point
500
Name all five parts of a plot
What is the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution
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