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Plot
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The exposition of the story (the beginning) introduces the characters, the _______________, and the basic situation.
What is the setting
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What type of conflict is this (more specific than internal or external): Joe wants to be class president, but so does Kim.
What is character struggles against character (Man Vs. Man)
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What do we call a character who never changes throughout a story?
What is static
100
This is the character who works against the main character in a story.
What is the antagonist
100
What is the sequence of events that shows how the conflict develops and is finally resolved called?
What is plot
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The plot of a story is the sequence of events that show how the ______________ develops and is resolved. (Hint it has two main types and five sub-types)
What is the conflict
200
What type of conflict is this (more specific than internal or external): A hurrican destroys a family's home.
What is character struggles against nature (Man Vs. Nature)
200
When the author tells us exactly what a story is like, this is called _______________ characterization?
Direct
200
Hints about what will happen later in the story is known as
What is foreshadowing
200
What is the struggle between two characters or between a character and an outside force called?
What is external conflict
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The most exciting moment in the plot is called the __________________. It is the turning point where the story can go either way.
What is the climax
300
What type of conflict is this (more specific than internal or external): Sally wants to get a job, but the law says she's too young.
What is character struggles against society (man vs. society)
300
When we learn about a character through their thoughts, feelings, and actions (we make inferences), what type of characterization is it?
Indirect
300
A type of conflict that occurs inside the character (dealing with emotions, morality, faith)
What is Internal Conflict
300
The exposition explains what two key things?
What is the setting and main characters
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During what part of the plot does the conflict wind down in intensity?
What is the falling action
400
What type of conflict is this (more specific than internal or external): Derek wants to go to college, but he's afraid of failing.
What is character struggles against his or or her own mind (character vs. self)
400
Sarah studies every night. She always completes her homework. How can we describe Sarah as a character? Why?
She is hardworking, because she studies and does her work.
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What do we call the main character in a story? They are often viewed as "good."
What is protagonist
400
What do we call the person who tells the story?
Who is the narrator
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The ending of the story, where the conflict is solved is called __________________________.
The resolution
500
What types of conflict are considered external?
man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society
500
Alex was a new student. He wanted to be well-liked and make friends. He would sit near the popular students at lunch and join them in laughing and making fun of some other students. A few weeks later, Alex himself was the victim of bullying. He realized how bad this made people feel. He decided to apologize to students he had previously hurt and stand up for students who were picked on. How can we describe Alex's character because he changed during the story?
Alex is a dynamic character
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When a character refers to something that happened in the past, what literary technique is being used?
What is a flashback
500
Name all five parts of a plot
What is the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution