Plot Structure
Types of Conflict
Important Terms
Conflict examples
Internal or External
100
The "high point" of a story where the major conflicts erupt in some kind of result. 

What is the climax?

100

A conflict that exists within the mind of a character.

What is internal conflict?

100

The time and place of a story. 

What is setting?

100

Katniss Everden does not agree with how the Capitol runs the 12 districts, Katniss goes against its rules. 

What is character vs society?

100

You have an argument with your best friend.

What is external conflict

200

The events immediately follow the climax. During this stage, the story begins to lead to a solution to the conflict. 

What is the falling action?

200

Conflict exists when a character struggles against some outside force. 

What is external conflict?

200

The sequence of events in a story. 

What is plot?

200

She was upset because she forgot her lunch at home.

What is character vs self?

200

You don't know if you should try out for basketball or track.

What is internal

300

The author's introduction to the characters, setting, and situation. 

What is exposition?

300

When the character struggles against another person, such as the antagonist. 

What is character vs character?

300

The lesson in a story. 

What is theme?

300

The man had to pull over on his way home from work. The hurricane was really bad and the streets started to flood. 

What is character vs nature?

300

Your teacher kicks you out of class for misbehaving.

What is external 

400

The part of the plot that gives the reader a sense of closure. All loose ends are tied during this stage. 

What is resolution?

400

What type of conflict occurs when the character struggles against weather, survival, wildlife, etc?

What is character vs nature?

400

The struggle between opposing forces. 

What is conflict?

400

In the movie, "Home Sweet Alone" Max wants to reach out to the police for help. Max decided not to because he was scared his parents would be the ones going to jail, because they left him home alone, and not the intruders.

What is character vs self?

400

You don't know what high school you want to go to.

What is internal

500

The problem develops during this stage of the plot. 

What is rising action?

500

What type of conflict occurs when the character struggles against a group of people or an organization?

What is character vs society?

500

What point of view is a story written in when the story is narrated by the main character?

What is first-person point of view?

500

In the movie, "Home Sweet Alone", Jeff thinks Max stole his antique doll worth 200,000 thousand dollars. Jeff then decides to break into the Mercer's house, thinking no one was home. Max was home and set up traps throughout the house. 

What is character vs character?

500

You and your best friend get into an argument at recess. 

What is external