PLOT TERMS
CONFLICT TERMS
PLOT EXAMPLES
CONFLICT EXAMPLES
100
What does box one OR the exposition box describe?
Characters and Setting
100
What type of conflict is it when a person struggles with another person or group of people?
Man vs. Man
100
The sand is warm, sky is blue, and the ocean is warm. This is an example of _______________?
Setting
100
Lightening struck the tree and the tree fell on the house.
Man vs. Nature
200
What are the events that LEAD up to the overall conflict? HINT:Looks like stair steps
Rising Action
200
What type of conflict is it when a person struggles to face their own fears, emotional problems, or personal problems?
Man vs. Self
200
Batman is the protagonist and the Joker is the ____________. Hint: starts with an A
Antagonist
200
Two girls are arguing over who gets to go to the dance with Bobby.
Man vs. Man
300
What is the MAIN CONFLICT called?
Climax
300
What type of conflict is it when a person faces the law or government?
Man vs. Society
300
Two characters are battling against each other. One character wins the battle and the other passes away during the fight. This is the ____________ of the plot.
Climax
300
Julie goes to jail for staying out past her 11:00 pm curfew for teens in her neighborhood.
Man vs. Society
400
What is it called when the conflict is trying to work itself out? HINT: before the problem ends...we don't see much action here.
Falling Action
400
What type of conflict is it when a person faces a natural force?
Man vs. Nature
400
Two characters say they're sorry for hurting each other, but have not decided how they will workout their friendship. This is the ____________ of the plot.
Falling Action
400
Ashley is struggling with making the decision to go to the mall or stay home and watch a movie with her sister.
Man vs. Self
500
What is it called when the problem IS solved OR attempted to be solved? HINT: Rhymes with Solution
Resolution
500
List all 4 types of conflict.
Man vs. Man Man vs. Society Man vs. Nature Man vs. Self
500
Two characters have solved their disagreement and ended their problems for good between one another. This is the _____________ of the plot.
Resolution
500
The lights go out in the cave and Winston is alone in the dark. Seconds later, he sees the bats diving towards his head.
Man vs. Nature AND Man vs. Man