PLOT TERMS
Characters and Setting
What type of conflict is it when a person struggles with another person or group of people?
Person vs person
Timmy stared sleepily at his alarm clock. The time read, 6:45 am. It was time for school. This is an example of _______________?
Setting
Lightning struck the tree and the tree fell on the house.
person vs nature
How many pops are in Mr. Ramey's classroom?
The events that lead up to the turning point in the story.
Rising Action
What type of conflict is it when a person struggles to face their own fears, emotional problems, or personal problems?
person vs self
Batman is the protagonist and the Joker is the ____________. Hint: starts with an A
Antagonist
Two girls are arguing over who gets to go to the dance with Bobby.
person vs person
How many dogs does Mr. Ramey have?
1
This is the turning point in the story. Also called the OMG moment.
Climax
What type of conflict is it when a person faces the law or government?
person vs society
Two characters compete for the same prize. Suddenly one gets the upper hand. This is the ____________ of the plot.
Climax
Julie's parents have told her to be home by 9:30 pm. It is now 10:30 and her parents decide to ground her.
person vs society
What is Mr. Ramey's favorite thing to do when he isn't teaching?
read books
These are the events in the story after the turning point. They lead to a solution to the problem.
Falling Action
What type of conflict is it when a person faces a natural force?
person vs nature
Two characters competing for the same prize end their conflict and work towards a solution. This is the ____________ of the plot.
Falling Action
Ashley is struggling with making the decision to go to the mall or stay home and watch a movie with her sister.
person vs self
How old is Mr. Ramey?
This is where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to an end.
Resolution
This is the type of conflict where the character faces a problem with technology.
person vs technology
Two characters have solved their disagreement and ended their problems for good between one another. This is the _____________ of the plot.
Resolution
Suddenly the internet goes down and none of the students can finish their classwork.
person vs technology
What does Mr. Ramey like more; Star Wars or Harry Potter?
Harry Potter