Once upon a time...
The beginning of a novel or story that introduces the setting, characters, and conflict.
What is Exposition?
The portion of the story where the conflict increases.
What is rising action?
The outcome of the conflict (when the problem is solved.
What is resolution?
The struggle to overcome forces that are thrust upon a character.
What is External Conflict?
The event that determines the main conflict.
What is the Inciting Incident?
The peak of action and conflict.
What is climax?
After the climax, when the story begins to lead to a solution to the conflict.
What is falling action?
The struggle that comes from within the character.
What is Internal Conflict?
What is Man vs. Self?
In the exposition, the opposing character is introduced to readers.
What is the antagonist?
The portion of the story where conflict decreases.
What is falling action?
Double Jeopardy
A character who undergoes significant personal change throughout the course of the story.
What is a Dynamic Character?
The conflict of floods forcing citizens to evacuate their homes.
What is Man vs. Nature?
In the exposition, the main or central character is introduced to the reader.
What is the protagonist?
The unexpected turn of events that create more action and suspense.
What are plot twists?
What is a cliffhanger?
The conflict demonstrated when Rosa Parks refuses to move from her seat on the bus.
What is Man vs. Society?
What the setting impacts throughout the story.
What are the characters' actions and development?
The point in a story where the reader is at the edge of his or her seat.
What is climax?
The universal message expressed by an author in a story or novel.
What is theme?
The conflict that is present when a good friend stands up to their friend's bully.
What is Man vs. Man?