Short Story Vocabulary
Plot Diagram
Bear Boy
Thank You M'am
Conflict
100
the events in the story
What is plot
100
the background; introduces the story
What is exposition
100
Where would you put this event on a plot diagram? Event: Kuo-Haya's father talks to the medicine man.
What is rising action
100
What does Mrs. Jones give Roger at the end of the story?
money for the shoes
100
Should I stick up for my best friend who is getting teased?
internal conflict
200
when and where the story takes place
What is setting
200
the events that occur because of the climax
What is falling action
200
In "The Bear Boy," why does Kuo-Haya's father neglect his son?
He is mourning the death of his wife.
200
Which event in "Thank You M'am" is an example of an external conflict?
Roger tries to take Mrs. Jones's purse.
200
Give an example of man vs. man conflict
man vs. man
300
the people, animals, or imaginary creatures that the story is about
What is character
300
the wrap-up or conclusion
What is resolution
300
What happens in the climax of "The Bear Boy"?
Kuo-Haya's father makes a plan and offers honey to the bears.
300
What is one example of an internal conflict?
Roger is thinking about running out of her apartment.
300
The captain of the ship vs. a hurricane
man vs. nature
400
a struggle between opposing forces
What is Conflict
400
the main events in the story that lead to the climax
What is rising action
400
According to "The Bear Boy," why is Kuo-Haya's story told to this day?
It reminds parents to show love for their children.
400
Why does Roger offer to go to the store for Mrs. Jones?
He wants to show Mrs. Jones that he can be trusted.
400
Batman vs. Joker
man vs. man
500
the author’s message about life that they want you to learn
What is theme
500
the turning point or big event
What is climax
500
What lesson have the bears taught Kuo-Haya's father?
He should treat his son well.
500
How do Mrs. Jones and Roger spend the evening?
She has Roger wash up and then prepares dinner for the two of them
500
Hunger Games: Katniss vs. the Capitol
man vs. society
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