Plot #1
The turning point or the suspenseful part of a story
What is climax
Adam thinks about a problem for several hours. This is what type of conflict?
What is internal
Mr. Thomas sat on the front porch of his house in a bathrobe and bunny slippers with his head in his hands. He was holding the daily newspaper. The sun shined brightly in the sky. His neighbors were coming out of their houses and getting in their cars. Mr. Thomas sighed. His neighbor Mr. Rosencrantz stepped out on his porch and saw Mr. Thomas. "Did it again, huh?" said Mr. Rosencrantz. Mr. Thomas replied, "Yep." Mr. Rosencrantz chuckled and said, "Here, Mr. Thomas, you can use my cell phone. I could even keep a key over here if you wanted." Tom thankfully grabbed the cell phone and called his wife. "Honey, I did it again." Mr. Rosencrantz heard Mrs. Thomas yelling at Mr. Thomas in a distorted high-pitched squeal. "Yes, dear. I'm so sorry. I'll see you soon," Mr. Thomas returned the phone, sighed deeply, and ran his fingers through his hair.
What is the thing that Mr. Thomas "did again"?
What is locked himself out of the house.
Brian was rescued from the Canadian Wilderness and returned to his mother. He was never the same again.
Where would this information go on a plot line?
What is resolution
The events in the story that lead up to the climax and add suspense?
What is rising action
What type of conflict occurs when the main character struggles against a group of people or an organization?
What is man vs society
Preston took his mom’s keys and hid them. After his mom looked high and low, he finally revealed that he had put them in a box.
What kind of character trait best describes Preston?
What is mischievous (answers may vary)
Cinderella held her breath as Prince Charming gently slipped the glass slipper onto her foot.
Where would this information go on a plot line?
What is climax
The opening of a story where we learn which characters are involved and where the story takes place
What is exposition
What type of conflict occurs when the main character struggles against weather, survival, wildlife, etc?
What is Man vs. Nature
What ways does an author use to show you the personality of a character? Name two.
What is a character's thoughts/feeling, actions, words, and what other characters say about them
Name the five plot elements in order.
What is exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
What is the RESOLUTION?
What is the final outcome of the story.
What are the three main types of EXTERNAL CONFLICTS?
What is MAN VS. MAN MAN VS. NATURE MAN VS. SOCIETY
Mr. Ericson was a manager at a small insurance company in Minnesota. One cold winter day, April McKenzie, one of his employees, approached him about some time off from work. "This job is very important to me, Mr. Ericson, but I've been called into jury duty. When my government asks for my help, I have to answer the call." Mr. Ericson rubbed his forehead. "We really need you here, April, but the government needs you more. Take the time. We'll be alright." Mr. Ericson had thought that they needed her there at the office, but they managed fine without her. When April returned a week later, Mr. Ericson noticed that most of her skin was bright shade of red except for around her eyes. Pale white circles ran from the top of her eyebrows to the bottom of her cheeks. These pale circles were surrounded by sunburned flesh. That's when Mr. Ericson knew. "April, step into my office. There are some things we need to discuss," Mr. Ericson said ominously.
Where was April?
What is on vacation somewhere sunny.
Chris was a professional basketball player from New York City. He had to decide rather to stay with the New York Knicks or go and play for the Los Angeles Lakers at the end of his contract.
Where would this information go on a plot line?
What is the exposition
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 or don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
What is the FALLING ACTION of a story?
What is the logical result of the climax. It's the events that logically come after the climax.
Give an example of a character that is having an external conflict (person vs. society).
What is answers vary
Mr. Johnson looked up at the sky. It was clear as far as the eye could see, except for the cruel sun. The insatiable sun drained the land of all moisture. He cursed the sun. Mr. Johnson ran his fingers through one of the rows of dirt and grabbed a handful. It was bone dry, almost powdery. He let the dirt sift through his fingers and it turned to dust in the wind. Mr. Johnson put his hands on his hips and surveyed the field. It was well seeded, that he knew. He had seeded it himself, yet nothing sprang from the dirt. "Well, there's only one thing left to do," he said to himself. Mr. Johnson headed to church.
What does Mr. Johnson do for a living?
What is a farmer.
Mary and Lisa decide they have learned their lesson and walk straight home without any stops from that day on.
Where would this information go on a plot line?
What is resolution
Jennifer was just hired at Applebee's as a server. She worked very hard to ensure her customers always had refills on their drinks and their orders were correct. She would come in when other employees had called off and always had a smile on her face. Just one month after she was hired, her manager had called her into his office. He explained that she was doing great and he was going to make her an assistant manager. She also got a $3/hour raise.
What is the theme?
What is hard work pays off.