Plotting Revenge
The Root of my Problem
Which am I?
My Problems Continue
Where in the Story?
100
A main character
Who is generally affected by character change in a story?
100
When the character is at odds with a law or a cultural norm
What is Character v. Society?
100
She had run a marathon that morning and didn't feel the least bit guilty for requesting an extra slice of cake at the evening's birthday party.
Which character element is this an example of?
Motivation
100
The main character's problem
What is the conflict?
100
This part of the story includes details about what the character does to solve his or her problem.
What is Rising Action?
200
This is what happens in the story. It is the series of events of which every story is made.
What is the plot?
200
When a character is at odds with the weather or the out of doors
What is Character v. Nature?
200
Tall, dark and silent the headsman stood by the guillotine waiting for the prisoner.
This is an example of which character element?
Trait
200
The type of conflict when two characters are at odds with each other. For example when brothers argue over their inheritance.
What is Character v. Character?
200
This part of the story provides a solution to the conflict or problem.
What is the Resolution?
300
Name the setting of this story.
What is a country road in Autumn/Fall?
300
You think it's fair to treat a person like this? We deserve to cast a ballot like you men. Our opinions matter too. In fact our views are a might bit more knowledgeable on a great many issues than your's.
Name the conflict in this passage.
What is women's suffrage or the right to vote for women?
300
She used the 'arn to smooth out wrinkles in the shirt.
What character element is show here?
Dialect
300
The type of conflict where a character is at odds with themself. For example when the main character tries to give up a bad habit.
What is Character v. Self?
300
In this part of the story the characters respond to the climax.
What is the Falling Action?
400
Name the setting of this story.
A town in the old West
400
There are times when being so far from home are just heartbreaking. No flights are available and this holiday of all the holidays, I had so hoped to be home. It may well be the last one I can spend with my mother and now I just have to pray that I can somehow get there in time.
Name the conflict in this passage.
What is that the character is trying to get home to be with his dying mother for the holiday?
400
I am ready to leave. This party isn't fun. People can be so darn annoying. It's beyond time to leave.
This is an example of what character element?
Point of View
400
We've been living all cozy and happy in under the hutch in the kitchen for as long as Mother can remember. But now the new owners would like a larger kitchen with more modern appliances! What will this mean for us? There are so few good hiding spots for a mice family of our size.
Name the conflict in this passage.
What is that the mice need a new place to live?
400
This part of the story acts as an introduction to the characters, the setting, and the basic conflict.
What is the Exposition?
500
A place or time when a story occurs.
What is the Setting?
500
It's not the ticket that's the problem. John has the money to pay it. It's his attitude. At some point he will get a hard wake up call. There just doesn't seem to be anything more I can say or do. I just hope that no one else gets hurt in the process.
Name the conflict in this passage.
What is that John won't learn/change his ways?
500
Jorge is Tomas' second cousin but they call each other brothers. It can be really confusing for outsiders who don't understand.
This is an example of what character element?
Relationships
500
Didn't I just clean my room two days ago? I know I did. It was right before Andre was coming to play. How then did it get to be such a wreck? I am never ever going to get this ready before the Grandparents' arrive.
Name the conflict in this passage.
What is the person has to get their room cleaned before their grandparents arrive?
500
This part of the story is the turning point because the character deals with the conflict for the last time.
What is the Climax?