Authors purpose
What is the author's purpose of a story?
To entertain
Based on unreal events
fiction
Beginning of the story - we are introduced to the characters, setting, and conflict
Exposition
Two or more characters have a conflict with each other
Man vs. Man
What is introduced in the exposition? (3 things)
Setting, characters, and conflict
What is the author's purpose for directions on how to put together a new dresser?
To inform
Based on actual events
non-fiction
Climax
Characters fight against rules in society.
Man vs. Society
What is setting
Time and place of a story
What is the author's purpose of a TV commercial?
To persuade
The main character - often viewed as the 'good guy'
Protagonist
The story comes to a reasonable end.
Character is dealing with an internal struggle
Man vs. Self
The Joker is an example of an _________________.
Antagonist
What does PIE stand for?
Persuade, Entertain, Inform
Character who has a conflict with the protagonist - often viewed as a bad guy.
Antagonist
Includes all events that LEAD to the climax.
Rising Action
A book about a girl grieving the death of her dog.
Man vs. Self
Moana is an example of a ____________.
Protagonist
What is an acronym to remember all 3 reasons for author's purpose?
PIE
The organization of the main events of a work of fiction.
*Most include characters caught up in a conflict that is eventually resolved.
Plot
All lose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflicts and climax are taken care of.
A movie about characters fighting against racism.
Man vs. Society
The most exciting part of the story.
Climax