Plot & Conflict
What are the 5 parts of a plot?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
Who is the protagonist?
The main character or hero of the story
What two elements make up a story’s setting?
Time and place
What is a theme?
The lesson or message the author wants the reader to learn
What is first-person point of view?
The narrator is a character in the story (“I,” “me,” “my”)
What is the conflict in a story?
The main problem or struggle faced by the character(s)
Who is the antagonist?
A character who changes or learns something important by the end
How can setting affect a story’s plot?
It influences what can happen and how characters behave
Can a theme be stated in one word?
No — it’s a complete thought or statement (ex: “Friendship requires honesty.”)
What is third-person limited?
The narrator tells the story from one character’s thoughts and feelings
What is the climax of a story?
The turning point or most intense moment of the story
What does character motivation mean?
The reason why a character acts or feels a certain way
What is mood in a story?
The feeling or atmosphere the author creates for the reader
What theme might come from a story where a character learns to forgive?
Forgiveness leads to peace.
What is third-person omniscient?
The narrator knows all the thoughts and feelings of every character
What is an internal conflict? Give one example.
A struggle within a character’s mind (example: fear vs. courage).
What does it mean for a character to be dynamic?
A character who changes or learns something important by the end
Read this line: “The dark clouds swallowed the moon.” What mood does this create?
Gloomy, mysterious, or tense mood
What is the difference between topic and theme?
Topic = what the story is about; Theme = what the author says about that topic
How does point of view affect a story?
It shapes how the reader experiences events and understands characters
How can a story have more than one conflict?
A character can face both internal and external struggles at the same time.
Give one example of a character trait and how it affects a character’s decisions.
(Open-ended — e.g., Courage helps a character face danger)
How does the author use imagery to create mood?
Through descriptive language that appeals to the senses
How can a reader determine the theme of a story?
By analyzing how characters change and what they learn from events
Rewrite this sentence in first person: “Liam couldn’t believe his luck.”
“I couldn’t believe my luck.”