Plot Diagram
The first part of a story; introduces the setting.
What is the EXPOSITION?
To present something or someone for the first time.
What is, INTRODUCE?
A word that represents action.
What is a VERB?
The most basic type of conflict; one-to-one.
What is PERSON vs. PERSON?
The time period and place the story takes place.
What is the SETTING?
The second part of the story, where the challenge is presented.
What is CONFLICT?
This "C" word means to work together with other people.
What is COLLABORATE?
A describing word.
What is an ADJECTIVE?
MLK Jr. fighting for the rights of African Americans is an example of this.
What is PERSON vs. SOCIETY?
This character is the enemy of the main character.
What is the ANTAGONIST?
The peak of the story; the most exciting part.
What is the CLIMAX?
To successfully complete something, such as a goal.
What is ACCOMPLISH?
What is a PRONOUN?
Example: A person is struggling to survive in the arctic cold.
What is PERSON vs. NATURE
The point of view where "YOU" are the main character.
What is SECOND PERSON?
The 4th part of the story where things start to calm down.
What is FALLING ACTION?
This "E" word means to tell more about something. Pronounced differently, it can also mean fancy.
What is ELABORATE?
A word that connects two separate clauses, such as and or but.
What is a CONJUNCTION?
Struggling with something within yourself.
What is PERSON vs. SELF?
A character that changes throughout the story, such as Harley Quinn in Batman.
What is a DYNAMIC CHARACTER?
The end of the story where things return to normal.
What is the RESOLUTION?
To copy something without giving credit to the original author.
What is PLAGIARIZE?
Words that convey an emotion, followed by an exclamation mark.
What is an INTERJECTION?
The Conjuring, Ghostbusters, and The Exorcist are examples of this.
What is PERSON vs. THE SUPERNATURAL?
The central message or subject of the story.
What is THEME?