Literary Terms Pt. 1
The part of a plot diagram where the characters, setting, and main conflict is introduced.
What is exposition?
The portion of the story where the conflict increases.
What is rising action?
School ends; protagonist wants to be a better basketball player
What is the exposition?
A struggle between opposing forces that drives the action of the story.
What is conflict?
The outcome of the conflict (when the problem is solved). This section often gives readers a sense of closure.
What is the resolution?
The protagonist makes plans to go to Muni Gym where he is forced to sit on the bench.
What is rising action?
In the exposition, the bad guy is introduced to readers.
What is the antagonist?
The portion of the story where conflict decreases.
What is falling action?
In a car ride home, the father tells the protagonist, "When a man with nothing offers to give you something . . . you take it."
What is the resolution?
In the exposition, the good guy, or _____________ is introduced.
What is the protagonist?
The point in a story where the action peaks, leaving the reader on the edge of his or her seat.
What is climax?
The protagonist returns to school, but not before Slim offers him a hot dog and soda
What is falling action?
The location in which the story takes place.
What is setting?
A fancy French word for resolution.
What is a denouement?
He finally gets to play with the "big boys" and is mentored (albeit briefly) by Dante himself.
What is the climax?