Plot
What part of the plot introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation?
Exposition?
A student walks into class 20 minutes late and says, “Wow, I’m really early today!”
Verbal irony
The puppy was timid. It hid behind its owner and was too shy to approach the other dogs.
What does timid mean?
shy or nervous
Which word should be capitalized?
“my friend jordan lives in columbia.”
Jordan and Columbia
A character struggles against a storm, earthquake, or other force of nature. What type of conflict is this?
What is character vs. nature
What is the turning point or most intense moment of a story called?
Climax?
Someone spills an entire drink on your new shirt, and you say, “Well, this is exactly how I wanted to spend my day!”
verbal irony
The glass was fragile, so Maya carried it carefully because it could easily break.
What does fragile mean?
easily broken
Which word should be capitalized?
“we visited the grand canyon last summer.”
What is Grand Canyon
A character struggles with fear, guilt, or an important decision inside their own mind. What type of conflict is this?
Character vs. Self
What part of the plot shows events becoming more complicated as the conflict develops?
Rising action
A professional chef burns dinner while cooking for an important guest. What type of irony is this? situational irony
situational irony
Unlike his generous sister, who donated most of her clothes to charity, Marcus kept everything for himself.
What does generous mean?
willing to give or share
Correct the capitalization:
“on monday, september 2, we start school.”
“On Monday, September 2
A character refuses to follow an unfair law or rule created by society. What type of conflict is this?
character vs. society
A character finally solves the main problem and the story comes to an end. What part of the plot is this?
Resolution
A character says, “I know I'm completely safe,” while the audience knows the character is walking into a trap.
dramatic irony
The teacher said the instructions were ambiguous. Some students thought the assignment meant one thing, while others understood it differently.
What does ambiguous mean?
unclear or having more than one possible meaning
Which title is capitalized correctly?
A. the tell-tale heart
B. The Tell-Tale Heart
C. The tell-tale heart
B. The Tell-Tale Heart
A character struggles against a storm, earthquake, or other force of nature. What type of conflict is this?
character vs. nature
After the climax, the events begin to settle and move toward the ending. What is this part called?
Falling action
A swimming instructor is afraid of water.
situational irony
Although Elena was initially reluctant to speak in front of the class, she eventually raised her hand and volunteered to present.
What does reluctant mean?
unwilling or hesitant
Correct all capitalization errors:
“my english teacher, ms. beblI, assigned us a story about the the american revolution.”
My English teacher, Ms. Bebli, assigned us a story about the American Revolution
A character is trying to escape a dangerous situation while also battling fear and doubt inside themselves. What are the two types of conflict?
character vs. nature and character vs. self