Parts of Plot
If you don't have at least one ________, you do not have a story.
conflict
______ is a literary device that controls the release of information to create a feeling of anxious uncertainty, tension, and anticipation about future events
suspense
Name the PLOT ARCHETYPE: a character sets off to a foreign land and overcomes its unique challenges to return as a hero & a changed person. Often focuses on themes of good vs. evil, loyalty, responsibility, and heroism.
Journey & Return OR A Hero's Journey
Identify the Type of Figurative Language: She was as sweet as candy.
simile
Dropping subtle hints about future trouble or events in the story
foreshadowing
The ______ of a story is the highest moment of tension and suspense or considered a "turning point" for the conflict
climax
Slow or Fast Pace: Bullets screamed past as Maya ducked behind the crumbling wall. Her earpiece crackled: "They're closing in!" No time to think—just run. She bolted, heart hammering, legs burning, gunmetal sky flashing overhead.
fast pace
Name the CHARACTER ARCHETYPE: acts as a bringer-of-karma to those in power, often breaking stereotypes and expectations of social norms; loves to challenge authority, resist conformity, and is often an equal match against the hero who hides their true powers or can be generally apathetic toward the hero’s goals and refuse to help.
The Rebel
Identify the Type of Figurative Language: Anthony ate apples at the annual fair.
alliteration
Leaving the resolution of the story unfinished in order to create tension and suspense; ambiguous ending
cliffhanger
True or False: A plot can have more than one climax, especially if it is a longer text.
True
Slow or Fast Paced: The bright morning light flooded the fields as the farmer wiped his brow. The sweat beaded and ran down the edges of his face. Without a word, he continuously swung his scythe through the reaching grass.
slow pacing
Name the CHARACTER ARCHETYPE: a character who protects, usually selflessly, in any and all circumstances, loyal, strong, admirable character who puts morals and duty before personal needs and desires. They are not inherently good; they can work for the villain to guard resources, sacred spaces, or act as an obstacle for the hero to conquer.
The Guardian
Identify the Type of Figurative Language: "There were a million people in the core! Sorry, I'm late, miss!"
hyperbole
________ sets the speed of the action in a story; based on word choice, mood, and description
pacing
The part of a story where the tension begins to slow down and conflicts begin to be resolved
falling action
High Tension or Low Tension: Bullets screamed past as Maya ducked behind the crumbling wall. Her earpiece crackled: "They're closing in!" No time to think—just run. She bolted, heart hammering, legs burning, gunmetal sky flashing overhead.
high tension
Name the PLOT ARCHETYPE: Character begins in a rough state but manages to work their way through situations to rise above all others and come out on top with all of their desires. Often focuses on themes of poverty, oppression, social issues, and family strife.
Rags To Riches
Identify the Type of Figurative Language: I thought the girl was pretty, so I went to break the ice to get to know her.
idiom
__________ is a narrative technique that shows a character's unspoken thoughts, feelings, and motivations directly to the reader
internal monologue
Another word for resolution, the ending of a story can be called....
denounement
High Tension or Low Tension: Jenna sprinted through the park, laughing as the drone zipped after her, camera whirring. "Try to keep up!" she shouted to the bot. Leaves scattered, dogs barked, and sunlight bounced off the lake.
low tension
Name the CHARACTER ARCHETYPE: often a woman who relies on her sensuality and beauty to woo the hero and tempt them from success on their quest; usually brings about the destruction or downfall of the hero and may possess magical powers to aid her. May present as a witch, vampire, siren, succubus, or another supernatural being.
The Femme Fatale
Identify the Type of Figurative Language: There was a deafening silence in the classroom as students took their Common Assessment.
oxymoron
A hook strategy where you begin in the middle of the action to kickstart the story with tension and suspense
in media res