Elements of Plot
The beginning of the story.
What is the exposition
Joe wants to be class president, but so does Kim.
What type of conflict is this (character vs. __________):
What is character vs. character
As Mr. Byrd walked by families, mothers pulled their children close to their side.
What character trait do the mothers demonstrate?
What is protective (or similar)
The S in STAR stands for this.
What is Speech (what the character says)
Protagonist means:
Who is the main character of the story
The ____________ is when the main conflict develops more and little complications occur.
What is the rising action
A hurricane destroys a family's home.
What type of conflict is this (character vs. _________):
What is character vs. nature
Lou loves to perform in front of a crowd. He has incredible drum skills and always puts on the best show.
What character trait does Lou demonstrate?
What is passionate (or similar)
This letter looks at what the character does.
What is A for actions
Antagonist means:
What is the bad guy in the story.
The most exciting moment in the plot, also known as the turning point, is called the __________________.
What is the climax
Sally wants to get a job, but the law says she's too young.
What type of conflict is this (character vs. _________):
What is character vs. society
The quiet girl rolled her eyes at her loud and obnoxious brother as they strolled down the path to the beach.
What character trait does the girl demonstrate?
What is irritated (or similar)
The letter T in STAR stand for this
What is Thoughts
The sequence of events in a story
What is PLOt
This kicks-off the story and introduces the reader to the main conflict
What is the initiating event
Derek wants to go to college, but he's afraid of failing.
What type of conflict is this (character vs. _________):
What is character vs. self
John cared a lot for the well being of others. There was an old couple living alone near his house and John bought groceries for them every week.
What character trait does John demonstrate?
What is kind (or similar)
This letter in STAR represents the relationships the character has with others.
What is R for reactions
The message or lesson the author wants you to learn
What is theme
The three main things that happen in the exposition
What are the characters are introduced, the setting is introduced, and background information is given
Name the two main types of conflicts.
What is:internal and external
When Jane's teacher walked in the room, everybody stopped to stare at her. She immediately smiled and launched into greetings for each student. The students all smiled back and excitedly responded.
What trait does Jane's teacher demonstrate?
What is friendly (or similar)
The STAR method is the way a reader analyzes...
What is a character
A story needs to have a ___________ to drive the story forward.
What is conflict