The turning point or the power shift in a story
What is climax
What type of conflict occurs when the main character struggles against a robot or super computer?
What is man vs. technology
1st
The events in the story that build tension and add suspense?
What is rising actions
What type of conflict occurs when the main character struggles against a group of people or an organization?
What is man vs society
The person who is telling the story is the....
Narrator
The opening of a story where we learn which characters are involved, where the story takes place, and get some background info.
What is exposition.
"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade."
2nd
Name the six plot elements in order.
What is exposition, inciting event, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
True or False: A theme will be very specific to the story that accompanies it.
What is False
What is the RESOLUTION?
When the main conflict of the story is resolved.
Davey did not turn in his homework for the entire quarter. He did not get to go to the incentive party and had to sit in a room and complete busy work. Davey still hasn’t learned his lesson and probably will not do his work for the second quarter either.
3rd
Avery had a 5 page report that was due on Friday. Since it was only Monday, he thought he had plenty of time. Tuesday came along and he had basketball practice so he got home late. Then he wanted to play a few video games to wind down. Wednesday came along and he had to help his dad cut wood and clean up the yard from the big storm. Then he was too tired to think about it. Thursday came along and he had practice again. When he finally got home from a long day, he sat down on the couch and immediately fell asleep. He didn't wake up until the next morning. By that time, he was out of time. He received a 0 on his report and was told that he couldn't be on the basketball team anymore because of his grades. What is the theme?
What is Don't procrastinate. Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
What is the FALLING ACTION of a story?
Events that help the story calm or wind down as it approaches the resolution.
The choice of who is telling the story is the....
Point of View/POV