Plot Elements
These things are found in the EXPOSITION of a story.
Characters and Setting
The main character in a story who the reader roots for is known as the ___________.
Protagonist
What type of conflict is presented in the story?
Man vs. Man
Name the Antagonist.
Nag and Nagaina
Why do you use a START sentence at the beginning of a summary?
To help your reader know what text you are talking about.
True or False: The RESOLUTION is the end of the story.
True
Characters who change through the story by overcoming challenges.
Dynamic Characters
What happens in the RESOLUTION of the story?
Rikki Tiki is proud of himself and continues to keep the garden safe.
What is one character trait of Rikki Tiki?
Brave, proud, courageous, fearless (there may be others)
What is the purpose of a summary?
To tell the most important points of a story.
Name one CONFLICT type.
Man vs Man
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Supernatural
Characters that readers DO NOT know much about (usually minor characters in the story) are considered to be _________.
Flat Characters
Rising Action
List 3 minor characters
Darzee, Darzee's wife, Chuchundra, Chua, Teddy, mom, dad
True or False: When close reading, you should mark up the text with highlighting and notes to help you remember the most important information.
True
The most exciting point in the story is known as . . .
The Climax of the story
The character who causes trouble for the main character
Antagonist
What did Rikki Tiki learn from his fight with Karait?
Do not underestimate your opponent.
Over confidence is a flaw.
He is not as ready to fight as he thought.
What animal was Karait?
Brown snakeling
Which Collins writing type does NOT require a correct answer?
Type 1
The Events that move the story forward and show the conflict between protagonist and antagonist happen in the . . .
Rising Action
_________________ characters have complicated personalities and more than one character trait.
Round
What is the most exciting point of the story?
Bonus if you can Explain Why!
Was Darzee's wife round or flat?
Bonus if you EXPLAIN WHY
Round
When you mark up the text as you read, those marks (highlights, notes, underline or circling) are known as ________________.
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