Plot Diagram
Introducing the setting, and characters.
The Exposition
Indirect Characterization
The writer reveals information about a character and their personality through that character's thoughts, words, and actions.
What is tone?
A Conflict within oneself?
Internal Conflict
1st, 2nd, 3rd
It is the sequence of events in a story or play.
The Plot
The character who opposes the main character.
Antagonist
A universal message about life or the world conveyed in a work.
A conflict between the main character and an animal
Person vs. Nature
As I approached the entrance to the high school, I was suddenly nervous.
first person
What is the turning point of the story?
What is a dynamic character?
many sided and complex personalities.
What is limited point of view?
The author tells the story in third person (using pronouns they, she, he, etc).
What kind of conflict is portrayed in "Tell-Tale Heart"?
Man vs. Self
The girl shifted her weight in the chair, and the boy stared at the ceiling.
Third person Limited
The event that starts the action in the story.
Inciting Incident
What is a static character?
Stereotypes, have one or two characteristics that never change and are emphasized.
The emotions a piece creates
The mood
What kind of conflict is shown in "The Lottery"?
Person vs. Society
The narrator tells the story from an observational perspective
The objective point of view
This is where the events in the story become complicated.
Rising Action
Many sided and complex personalities.
Round Character
Moving from character to character and event to event.
Omniscient point of view
Conflict shown in Moana
Person vs. Nature
Person vs. Self
Person Vs. man
"Destiny was feeling confident while Jenna was worried about the game." What is the point of view AND what kind?
Third Person Omniscient