Trifles
Flight Plan
Plot Diagram
Supporting Details
100

Who was the main character in the play "Trifles?"

The main character in the play Trifles is Mrs. Wright.

100

What was the name of the missing person?

The name of the missing person was Julia (daughter).

100

Who is introduced in the introduction of the Plot diagram?

In the introduction of the Plot Diagram, the characters and setting are introduced.

100

Where in the movie, does the setting take place? How was the setting set up (coach, budget, or first class)?

In the movie, the setting takes place on the airplane (first class). The setting took place on a Luxury airline, with a lot of compartments. State of the art technology.   

200

Which choices best describe a Trifle? Is it: 

A) A dessert

B) To cause harm

C) A thing of little value


A Trifle could be choices A and C.

200

What was Mrs. Pratt's occupation/ job title?

Mrs. Pratt's occupation/ job title was an airplane engineer.

200

What element does letter C represent?

 

 Letter C represents the climax.

200

In the play where is the setting taking place?

In the play, the setting takes place in the kitchen of a farmhouse.  

300

Abuse is the cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal. Mrs. Wright was not abused physically. How was Mrs. Wright abused?



Mrs. Wright was mentally, socially, and emotionally abused.


Bonus: Provide 2 examples additional 300points!  

300

Where was Mrs. Pratt and Julia traveling and why?

Mrs. Pratt and Julia were traveling to New York for the funeral for Mr. Pratt.

300

What component does the letter E represent in the diagram?

 


In the diagram, component E represents the Resolution.

300

What takes place in the Rising Action of the plot?

In the rising action of the plot, characters deal with conflicts. The rising action are the events that take place/ lead up to the climax.

400

In the play Trifles, there are 2 things that share a character relationship. With this being said, what are the two things we can compare in the play?

Two things in the play that can share a character relationship is Mrs. Wright and the canary.

400

During any climax, you determine exactly what has taken place. All of the pieces begin to add up and fall into place. What was the climax of this story line?


The climax of this story line was when the Flight Marshall would not allow Mrs. Pratt talk to the pilot about her daughter being missing.  

Bonus: Additional 400 points- Why did he do so?

400

The Plot Diagram consists of different parts we use when comprehending a reading, movies, & plays. These parts all take place at different parts of events. What are the different parts of a plot diagram called?

hint: Not looking for the names/ parts.

The different parts of the plot diagram are called ELEMENTS or COMPONENTS.

400

An ELEGY is:

A) A sermon given during a funeral by the pastor.

B) A poem that honors someone or something.

C) A poem that honors someone that is deceased.

C. An elegy is a poem that honors someone that is deceased.