Character
Antagonist
The structured sequence of connected events that make up the framework of a story is the ...
Plot
The struggle between two opposing forces that drives the action and tension of a story is called
An external conflict where a character challenges unjust laws, corrupt cultural traditions, or community peer pressure
Character vs. Society
EXAMPLE: A school’s malfunctioning AI security bot locks the exterior doors and mistakenly identifies the robotics club as intruders.
Character vs. Technology
A character that supports the narrative, offers assistance, or provides background without driving the main focus.
Minor Character
Another name for a "Story Map"
Plot Diagram
A struggle that occurs entirely within a character's own heart, mind, or conscience is an
Internal Conflict
An external struggle where a character faces machines, artificial intelligence, automated computers, or dangerous scientific inventions is
Character vs. Technology
Who are the three main characters in "Rikki Tikki Tavi"?
Nag, Nagaina, and Rikki Tikki Tavi
In literature, this central character who pursues the main goal or faces the primary challenge is technically called the...
Protagonist
The final outcome of the story where the central conflict is concluded.
A struggle between a character and an outside individual, environment, or obstacle is an
External Conflict
EXAMPLE: Even though his friends encourage him to join in teasing the new kid, Ethan struggles with the guilt of wanting to fit in versus doing what is right.
Character vs. Self
What is the resolution/conclusion of "The Mystery of the Missing Laptop"?
Matt finds his computer in locker number 601.
The central figure around whom the entire story revolves is know as the ...
Main character
The turning point or point of highest emotional tension or confrontation in a narrative is the ...
Climax
The internal conflict where an individual wrestles with doubt, fear, guilt, or moral temptation is
Character vs. Self
EXAMPLE: Maya discovers her lab partner deliberately erased her name from their winning science fair display to take full credit.
Character vs. Character
What is the setting of "Rikki Tikki Tavi"?
India or Bungalow or Garden
The underlying moral message or lesson an author is trying to teach the reader.
Theme
The opening of a narrative when the character and setting are introduced is known as the ...
Exposition
An external clash between two or more individuals
Character vs. Character
EXAMPLE: After their small fishing boat capsizes in open water, Liam must tread turbulent ocean waves and watch for circling sharks.
Character vs. Nature
Who are the minor characters in "Rikki Tikki Tavi" (name at least 4)
Teddy
Teddy's Mom
Teddy's Dad
Darzi
Darzi's Wife
Karait
etc.
True or False:
There can only be one main character and/or one antagonist in a story.
False
The series of events and challenges in a story leading up the climax are call the ...
Rising action
An external struggle where a character must survive natural elements like storms, wilderness, predators, or famine
EXAMPLE: Daniel openly continues his daily prayers by his window despite the king's royal decree that bans worship under penalty of death.
Character vs. Society
Who is the author of "Rikki Tikki Tavi"?
Rudyard Kipling