Types of Conflict
There are two main categories of conflict what are they?
Internal and external conflict
What is a protagonist?
A protagonist is the main character of a story. The protagonist usually faces the main conflict of the story.
What comes after the rising action but before the falling action?
Climax
Himself
What is an antagonist?
An antagonist is a character or force that opposes the protagonist and causes the main conflict.
Three things happen during the exposition, what are they?
3. Background information is given
If Cindy's car is stranded on the side of a remote country road in the middle of a cold night and no one is around to help, what kind of conflict does she have?
Man vs. nature
When we talk about the setting, we are talking about two things, what are those two things?
The when and where
Do all stories finish with a perfect resolution? Explain why or why not.
No. Some stories end with new conflicts or unresolved conflicts. Some writers like to keep their readers unsatisfied and curious. Besides, some writers want to write follow-up stories and must leave open doors for their stories to continue.
If Brenda and Jenna are fighting over a boy, what kind of conflict do they have?
Describe the setting of the short story "Thank You M'am"
The story is set in a city (probably in The United States) in the 1950s or 1960s.
What happens during the climax of a story?
1. Often the height of the action or drama
2. Can be a "turning point" for the main character
3. Can be a pivotal moment of decision
4. Often the most exciting point in the narrative
Name 3 types of external conflicts.
Man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society, man vs. the supernatural or man vs. technology.
Name all 5 sections of a plot diagram in correct order from beginning to end.
1. Exposition
2. Rising Action
3. Climax
4. Falling Action
5. Resolution
Name all 5 plot elements backwards from ending to beggining.
1. Resolution
2. Falling Action
3. Climax
4. Rising Action
5. Exposition