Basics of a Story
Plot Diagram
Briar Rose Summary
Vocabulary
Linear Plot
100

What is the message about life in a story?

Theme

100

What is the beginning section of a plot diagram called?

Exposition

100

Who is Briar Rose?

A princess

100

What would you most likely see in a courtyard?

Trees and flowers

100

What shape does a linear plot follow?

A line

200

What are "people" and "problem" also known as in a story? 

Characters and Conflict

200

What is the end section of a plot diagram called?

Resolution

200

What causes Briar Rose to be cursed?

The 13th fairy that was not invited to the party

200

If a king reigned over a kingdom, what does that mean?

He is the ruler in charge

200

How are linear plots organized? 

Chronological, Cause and effect, or Problem-Solution

Chronological

300

What five basic things do all stories have?

Characters

Setting

Conflict

Solution

Theme

300

What starts the rising action?

The introduction of the conflict/problem

300

Why can't rescuers get into the palace?

It is covered in thorns

300

What does it mean to foretell?

To predict something

300

Where does dialogue belong in a linear plot?

Everywhere

400

What are the two basic types of conflict?

Internal and External

400

What is the climax of the story? 

The point where the problem starts to get solved. (often most intense part of the story)

400

At the beginning of the story, what do the King and Queen want? 

A child of their own

400

If you were to call your kinsmen, who are you calling?

Your family/relatives

400

What is something that can cause a linear plot to become nonlinear?

A plot twist