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Elements of Plot
Types of Conflict
Characterization
Literary Devices
100

The beginning of the story.

Exposition

100

What type of conflict is this (man vs. __________): Joe wants to be class president, but so does Kim.

Man v man

100

The main character in a story.

Protagonist

100
A radical change in the expected direction or outcome of the story.
What is a plot twist?
200

The ____________ is when the conflicts develop and we become more interested in the story.

Rising action

200

Which type of conflict is this (man vs. _________): A hurricane destroys a family's home.

Man vs. nature

200

A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.

Antagonist

200
The use of indicative word 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

The most exciting moment in the plot, also known as the turning point, is called the __________________.

Climax

300

What type of conflict is this (man vs. _________): Sally wants to get a job, but the law says she's too young.

Man vs society

300

List who the protagonist and antagonist is in our novel "Holes".

Stanley and Mr. Sir/the Warden

300
A transition in a story to an earlier time, that interrupts the normal chronological order of events.
What is a flashback?
400

During which part of the plot are the loose ends tied up?

Falling action

400

What type of conflict is this (man vs. _________): Derek wants to go to college, but he's afraid of failing.

Man v self

400

When a mother told her son and daughter they were going to spending their summer at camp, the daughter became angry and pouted. The son said, "Hey! It's okay, we can have lots of fun at camp this summer! I love being outside!" What does this characterization say about the son?

Answers will vary.

400
The use of a concrete object to represent an abstract idea.
What is symbolism?
500

What is the ending of the story where we often see the problem being solved?

Resolution

500

Name the four types of conflicts and state if each one is internal or external.

Man vs. Self- Internal 

Man vs. Man- External 

Man vs. Nature- External 

Man vs. Society- External

500

Give three examples of direct characterizations about Stanley Yelnats. Must be THREE complete sentences!

Answers will vary. 

500
This is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.
What is an allusion?