Definitions (Part 1)
What is Plot?
The sequence of events in a story that outlines the main action and conflict.
-Dad's Shark Attack
-Peter and his family go Skydiving
-Peter is left with the pilot on the plane seemingly safe
What is the Resolution?
The main character has faced their greatest struggle and their conflict is solved.
Where is the Exposition on a plot diagram?
At the beginning.
Who is the protagonist in Wimp of Sparta?
Peter.
What is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story; the turning point?
Climax.
Peter's brother telling him he believes he is from another family is part of which place on the plot diagram?
Exposition.
What is Falling Action?
What does a reader find out first: Resolution or Theme?
Resolution.
True or False: The Antagonist in Presto is Presto.
True.
What is Theme?
The central idea or message in a story; what the author wants to convey.
True or False: The Conflict in "Wimp of Sparta" is the bird hits the plane, knocking the pilot unconcious, and forcing Peter to fly the plane.
False.
What is the main struggle or problem in a story?
Conflict.
Climax.
The Hero.
What is Exposition?
The part of the story that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.
What is the background details of the story?
The situation.
Which of these words do not belong in a plot diagram?
Climax, Conflict, Falling Action, Situation, Character Development, Theme
Character Development.
Which of these famous characters is NOT an antagonist?
Garfield, Captain Hook, Professor Snape, Regina George
Garfield
What is the series of events leading to the highest point of conflict in the story?
Rising Action.
After going through many trials, Peter lands the family and sees his family.
What is Setting?
The time/place/weather and atmosphere in the story that can sometimes add to the conflict.
True or False: The Falling Action happens before the Climax.
False.
Who is the protagonist in the Hunger Games?
Katniss Everdeen