Plot Diagram
Characterization
Conflict
Root Words
Figurative Language
100

The events that lead up to the climax.

Rising action

100

The main character of a story. 

Protagonist 

100
Two people who are in an argument. 
Person V. Person
100

In which word does -un mean the same as it does in "unfair"? a. until b. uncle c. understand d. unpaid

What is D. Unpaid


100

"pop" "crackle" "kerplunk" is an example of what kind of figurative language?

What is onomatopoeia

200
When the main conflict is at its most intense and exciting. 

Conflic

200

The main villain of the story. 

Antagonist

200

Mrs. DeBoeser's smart board won't turn on. 

Person v. Technology

200

In which word does -ness mean the same it as it does in thoroughness? a. business b. harness c. kindness d. witness

What is C Kindness


200

"She is as busy as a bee " is an example of this figurative language.

What is a simile


300
The setting and time period of a story. 

Exposition

300

A character who changes and grows in the story.

Dynamic character.

300

A tree fell on Mr. Parris' golf cart. 

Person v. Nature

300

In which word does -er mean the same as it does in teacher? a. cheer b. writer c. mother

B. Writer

300

"The homework was a breeze" is an example of this figurative language.

What is a metaphor

400

The events that occur after the climax. 

Falling action 
400

A character who stays the same of the course of the story. 

Static character

400
You find a wallet on the ground, do you turn it in? 

Person v. Self 

400

In which word does re- mean the same as it does in recycle? a. rent b. really c. realize d. renew

What is d- renew

400

"The sun smiled at me through the clouds" is an example of this figurative language.

What is personification?

500

The end of the story. 

Resolution

500

A character overcame their fear of roller coasters. They are a...

Dynamic character 

500
The house you live in is haunted. 
Person v. Supernatural
500

In which word does bio- NOT mean the same as it does in biography? a. biology b. biography c. bicycle d. biosphere

What is c - bicycle?

500

"She sells sea shells by the seashore" is an example of this figurative language.

What is alliteration