Conflict
This type of external conflict occurs when a character faces opposition from another person or group
man vs. man
This text structure explains why something happened and the result of it happening.
Cause and Effect
Rising Action
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
Simile
Scribble
This type of conflict involves a character fighting against societal expectations, laws, or traditions.
man vs. society
This text structure shows the similarities and differences between two or more topics, ideas, or things.
Compare and Contrast
The events that follow the climax of a story.
Falling action
I've told you a million times to clean your room!
Hyperbole
written or engraved words
inscription
In this type of conflict, a character struggles against storms, animals, or harsh environment.
man vs. nature
Wraps up loose ends and provides closure for the characters and the audience.
Resolution
The bacon sizzled in the pan.
onomatopoeia
To convey the details of something in words
Describe
When a character faces a conflict with machinery, robots, or Chromebooks
man vs. technology
This text structure organizes events or steps in a specific order.
The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.
Conflict
The classroom was a zoo during recess.
metaphor
A written or typed book or document before it has been published or printed.
Manuscript
The battle between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader in Star Wars.
man vs. man
Plastic pollution has become a major environmental issue affecting oceans, wildlife, and human health. Every year, millions of tons of plastic end up in landfills and waterways. One solution to address this problem would be using reusable bags, bottles, and containers.
Problem and solution
Stories that do not follow a linear plot structure may use this technique to reveal past events
Flashback
He had the strength of Hercules as he lifted the heavy boxes.
allusion
The inverse of a number or value:
Hint: the flip
Reciprocal