Point-of-View
Elements of Plot
Conflict
Name that Character/Setting
Plot Techniques
100
Read the following text and identify if it is FP, SP, TP-Limited Omniscient (narrator only knows the thoughts of one) or TP-Omniscient (all knowing narrator). "Harry had taken up his place at wizard school, where he and his scar were famous ...but now the school year was over, and he was back with the Dursleys for the summer, back to being treated like a dog that had rolled in something smelly."
What is Third Person-Limited
100
This is the turning point of a story.
What is Climax.
100
This type of conflict is when the main character has an issue or problem with another character.
What is Person vs Person
100
This type of character is who the story is about and the plot generally revolves around them.
What is the Main Character.
100
This plot technique can be define as "the intense feeling that an audience goes through while waiting for the outcome of certain events."
What is Suspense.
200
Read the following text and identify if it is FP, SP, TP-Limited Omniscient (narrator only knows the thoughts of one) or TP-Omniscient (all knowing narrator). "And what right did he have to look at him like that?" thought Anna, recalling how Vronsky and looked at Alexei Alexandrovich. The house was big, old, and Levin, though he lived alone, heated and occupied all of it. He knew that it was even wrong and contrary to his new plans, but this house was a whole world for Levin"
What is TP-Omniscient
200
This ties up any loose ends before the story concludes.
What is Falling Action.
200
With this type of conflict, a person has an issue or problem with themselves.
What is Person vs. Self
200
This is the character(s) that who help but are not the sole focus of the story.
What are Minor Characters.
200
This plot technique can define the "words or phrases and hints that set the stage for a story to unfold and give the reader a hint of something that is going to happen without revealing the story or spoiling the suspense."
What is Foreshadowing.
300
What is the definition of Point-of-View?
What is How the story is being told.
300
In this element, a reader learns about the setting, characters and major conflicts of the story.
What is the Exposition or Beginning.
300
With this type of conflict, a character has an problem or issue with a government or ideology.
What is Person vs. Society.
300
Name the two things that make up the setting of a story.
What is Time and Location.
300
This Plot technique can be defined as "the authors depiction of specific events to the reader, which have taken place before the present time the narration is following, or events that have happened before the events that are currently unfolding in the story."
What is Flashback.
400
Read the following text and identify if it is FP, SP, TP-Limited Omniscient (narrator only knows the thoughts of one) or TP-Omniscient (all knowing narrator). "I really liked going up to that lake house. It was somewhere away from all the drama of school. It was a place where my life didn't seem for out-of-control."
What is First Person
400
The point in the story where the main issue or conflict is worked out.
What is Resolution.
400
With this type of conflict, a character has an issue or problem with weather, trees or wild animals.
What is Person vs. Nature.
400
Where is the setting during found? (Think the elements of plot)
What is the Exposition.
400
This plot tecnquie can be defined as the author's uses of words and phrases to create “mental images” for the reader.
What is Imagery.
500
Read the following text and identify if it is FP, SP, TP-Limited Omniscient (narrator only knows the thoughts of one) or TP-Omniscient (all knowing narrator). "My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” - John F. Kennedy
What is Second Person.
500
These are the series of events that lead up to the greatest point of interest within a story.
What is Rising Action.
500
With this type of conflict, a character has an issue with a higher power or plan.
What is Person vs. Fate (God)
500
What is the difference between round and flat characters?
Round characters change, Flat characters stay the same.
500
This plot technique is defined as "a figure of speech whereby the author refers to a subject matter such as a place, event, or literary work by way of a passing reference."
What is Allusion.