Plot Diagram
This part of the plot ties up all the loose ends
What is the Falling Action?
What are the two types of characterization?
What are indirect and direct?
a struggle between a person, society, or environment (external) or a struggle within themselves (internal).
What is Conflict
When authors use word choice and specific details to create a feeling within the reader.
What is Mood?
The message an author wants us to notice about life or humanity/a life lesson within a story or movie.
What is Theme?
This part of the plot sets the scene and has the setting, characters and an introduction to the problem
What is the Exposition?
In this type of characterization, the author will come right out and say how the character is
What is direct characterization?
A sailor facing a raging storm at sea.
What is Man vs. Nature?
When an author uses an object/concrete image to represent something else. This usually has a deeper meaning...
What is Symbolism?
Two things the setting tell us in a story.
What is time and place? (also the Mood)
This part of the plot is also known as the "turning point"
What is the climax?
In this type of characterization, the reader will have to use speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions and looks to characterize a character.
What is indirect characterization?
A character must conquer their fear of public speaking, heights, or intimacy.
What is Man v. Self?
When an author creates a feeling of anxiety or excitement within the reader that arises from uncertainty about what will happen next.
It's a key element in storytelling that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats.
What is Suspense?
This type of point of view means you can hear every character thoughts
What is 3rd Person Omniscient
What is the resolution?
Direct or Indirect: "Sarah was a kind and compassionate woman who always volunteered her time at the local soup kitchen."
What is Direct
A woman fights for equal rights and opportunities in a male-dominated society.
What is Man v. Society?
The author's or speaker's attitude towards the subject matter or the audience. It's what the author feels about what they're writing.
What is Tone?
This type of point of view where you don't know any character's thoughts
What is 3rd Person Objective
In this part of the plot there is a series of conflicts and crises that lead to the turning point
What is the rising action?
Direct or Indirect: "Two shining arrogant eyes had established dominance over his face and gave him the appearance of always leaning aggressively forward."
What is Indirect?
Rainsford trying to escape and kill General Zaroff in "The Most Dangerous Game"
What is Man vs. Man
When an author uses subtle clues or indications to suggest what might happen later in a story.
What is Foreshadowing?
This type of point of view knows only one character's thoughts
What is 3rd Person Limited or 1st Person