Conflict
Plot
"Greyling"
"Thank You, M'am"
Other Literary Terms
100

Define conflict...

The problem or struggle in a story.

100
The beginning of the story is called the________. It describes_________.

exposition, background info about characters and setting

100

TRUE OR FALSE: The fisherman thought it was a great idea to keep Greyling from the sea. 

FALSE

100

TRUE OR FALSE: Mrs. Jonson is the woman who helps Roger.

FALSE

100

The setting of the story answers the questions of...

where and when.

200

When one character struggles against another character or characters it is called...

character vs. character conflict

200

The inciting moment starts the...

action/conflict in the story.

200

What is the inciting moment in "Greyling"?

When the fisherman finds Greyling.

200

Mrs. Jones gives Roger $10. This shows she is...

kind/thoughtful. 

200

Characterization is when readers use _______ to describe a character based on how they act, think, and speak.

adjectives

300

When a character has a problem with the environment it is called...

character vs. nature conflict

300

The climax is the...

most important/exciting part of the story. A turning point.

300
What do the fisherman and his wife learn by the end of the story?

sometimes you must let the things you love go free. 

300

Roger's dirty face and appearance shows that he is probably...

neglected.

300

TRUE OR FALSE: Point of view is the perspective from which the story is told.

TRUE

400

When a character breaks the law or has a problem with the beliefs/feelings of a group of people it is called

character vs. society conflict

400

Define plot...

the series/sequence of events that make up a literary work. 

400
Greyling is brave because...

he had no idea that he would be safe and turn into a seal when he agrees to save his father.

400

Why does Mrs. Jones leave her door open while her purse is on the bed?

She is testing Roger to see if he can prove his honesty. 

400

The theme is the...

Lesson or message the reader learns from the story.

500

Which types of conflict are internal and which types are external?

Internal: character vs. self

External: character vs. society, nature, & character

500

TRUE OR FALSE: A resolution in a story can be positive or negative.

TRUE

500

"Greyling" is told from _________ POV

3rd person omniscient

500
"Thank You, M'am" is told from ________ POV. 
3rd person limited -- Roger
500
What is the difference between a dynamic and static character?

dynamic characters change and static characters do not

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