Plot and Conflict Types

PLOT TERMS

100

What two things should you learn about in the exposition of a story?

Characters and Setting

200

The events that lead up to the turning point in the story. 

Rising Action

300

This is the turning point in the story. Also called the OMG moment.

Climax

400

These are the events in the story after the turning point. They lead to a solution to the problem. 

Falling Action

500

This is where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to an end. 

Resolution

CONFLICT TERMS

100

What type of conflict is it when a person struggles with another person or group of people?

Person vs person

200

What type of conflict is it when a person struggles to face their own fears, emotional problems, or personal problems?

person vs self

300

What type of conflict is it when a person faces the law or government?

person vs society

400

What type of conflict is it when a person faces a natural force?

person vs nature

500

This is the type of conflict where the character faces a problem with technology. 

person vs technology

PLOT EXAMPLES

100

Timmy stared sleepily at his alarm clock. The time read, 6:45 am. It was time for school. This is an example of _______________?

Setting

200

Batman is the protagonist and the Joker is the ____________. Hint: starts with an A

Antagonist

300

Two characters compete for the same prize. Suddenly one gets the upper hand.  This is the ____________ of the plot.

Climax

400

Two characters competing for the same prize end their conflict and work towards a solution.  This is the ____________ of the plot.

Falling Action

500

Two characters have solved their disagreement and ended their problems for good between one another. This is the _____________ of the plot.

Resolution

CONFLICT EXAMPLES

100

Lightning struck the tree and the tree fell on the house.

person vs nature

200

Two girls are arguing over who gets to go to the dance with Bobby.

person vs person

300

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

400

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

500

Suddenly the internet goes down and none of the students can finish their classwork. 

person vs technology

Mr M. Trivia (Use Google)

100

How old is Mr. M?

36

200

How many pets does Mr. M have?

2

300

What is Mr. M's favorite food?

Pizza

400

Where was Mr. M Born? (City in Maryland)

Baltimore

500

What Level is Mr. M's castle in Clash Royale?

12