Elements of Plot
Types of Conflict
Direct or Indirect Characterization?
STEAL method
100
The beginning of the story.
What is the exposition
100
What type of conflict is this (character vs. __________): Joe wants to be class president, but so does Kim.
What is character vs. character
100
As Mr. Byrd walked by families, mothers pulled their children close to their side.
What is indirect characterization
100
The L is STEAL stands for this.
What is Looks
200
The most exciting moment in the plot, also known as the turning point, is called the __________________.
What is the climax
200
What type of conflict is this (character vs. _________): Sally wants to get a job, but the law says she's too young.
What is character vs. society
200
The quiet girl and her rambunctious brother strolled down the path to the beach
What is direct characterization
200
The letter T in STEAL stand for this
What is Thoughts
300
During which part of the plot are the loose ends tied up?
What is the falling action
300
What type of conflict is this (character vs. _________): Derek wants to go to college, but he's afraid of failing.
What is character vs. self
300
John cared a lot for the well being of others. There was an old couple living alone near his house, and John was so kind-hearted that he bought groceries daily for them.
What is direct characterization
300
This letter in STEAL represents what the character is actually doing
What is A
400
The three main things that happen in the exposition
What are the characters are introduced, the main problem or conflict is introduced, and the setting is introduced
400
Name the four types of conflicts and state if each one is internal or external.
What is: Character vs. Self- internal Character vs. Character- external Character vs. Nature- external Character vs. Society- external
400
When Jane walked in the room, everybody stopped to stare at her. She commanded attention wherever she went.
What is indirect characterization
400
The letter ____ which stands for _______________ in STEAL looks at how the characters makes other around them feel and react
What is E which stands for Effects on Others
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