Plot terms
This is the turning point of the story. Usually the most suspenseful part.
What is CONFLICT?
What are the two main types of conflict?
What is EXTERNAL and INTERNAL?
Roderick showed up to the party with food stains all over his dress shirt. He sat down, put his feet on the table, and burped loudly. What character trait does Roderick demonstrate?
What is setting?
This is the type of characterization when an author tells the reader exactly what the character's personality is.
What is DIRECT characterization?
This is where all conflicts are resolved.
What is the RESOLUTION?
Name the type of conflict-
Joe is camping and a thunderstorm comes. His tent is leaking and his flashlight isn't working.
What is EXTERNAL?
Lilah looked at both lunches her mom had packed. One had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and the other had a ham and cheese. Lilah knew her sister loved PB&J. "I think I will leave this one for Chloe," she said to herself as she picked up the ham and cheese. lunch. Give a character trait for Lilah.
What is thoughful, caring, polite, considerate?
This is what the main character of the story is called.
What is protagonist?
This is the type of characterization when the author doesn't directly tell the reader. The reader has to use clues in the story to determine the character traits.
What is INDIRECT characterization?
What is the part where the main conflict of the story is introduced and the action begins?
What is INITIATING EVENT?
Name the type of conflict.
Tyson is afraid to ride roller coasters. He wants to go Kings Dominion with his friends, but his friends don't know about his fear. He is worried what his friends will think when he tells them.
What is INTERNAL?
Jamir found a note on his desk that said, "I'm sorry." Jamir ripped the note in half, and then continued to shred it into tiny pieces. He then pounded his fist on his desk. What character trait best describes Jamir?
What is angry, mad, bitter, enraged?
The lesson of the story, or what the readers learn from the story is called this.
What is the theme?
All the events in a story are called this.
What is PLOT?
This is where the majority of the story takes place. It falls between the initiating event and climax.
What is RISING ACTION?
Name the conflict.
When Duke and Carolina play basketball, I route for Duke, but my friend always routes for Carolina.
What is EXTERNAL?
Jalisa wanted to be picked to play on the school soccer team. For 4 months, she practiced everyday with her older brother. She also stayed after school to workout and run around the track. What character trait describes Jalisa?
What is determined, hard-working?
What is the villain or the character who goes against the main character called?
What is the antagonist?
PLOT is used only in FICTION, not in NONFICTION.
True or False?
What is TRUE?
The exposition introduces what three parts of a story?
What are character, setting and background information (situation)?
Name the conflict.
My teacher is going to call my mom. I don't know if I should tell my mom before she gets the call, or if I should just act like nothing happened and just let Mom get the call.
The boy stood on the stage by himself. He looked out at all the eyes that were looking at him. His heart began to beat fast and his hands got a little sweaty. Soon his leg began to shake. Would he be able to say his speech? What character trait describes the boy?
What is nervous, scared, afraid, frightened?
This is the acronym used to help you figure out indirect characterization.
What is STEAL?
This is what STEAL stands for.
What is SAYS, THINKS, EFFECT on others, ACTIONS, and LOOKS?