a physical fight, a verbal argument, man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society
What are examples of external conflict?
100
A life lesson about how to behave.
What is a moral?
200
1776, autumn, twilight
What are examples of the setting element, time?
200
protagonist
What is the main character called?
200
setting and characters are introduced
What is exposition?
200
a struggle between opposing forces
What is the definition of conflict?
200
Life is hard. Love hurts.
What is an example of a statement about life theme?
300
the feeling created by the author through his/her words
What is mood?
300
antagonist
What is the opponent of the main character called? (Sometimes referred to as the "bad guy".)
300
the turning point of the story
What is the climax?
300
In the novel series, The Hunger Games, the districts vs. the Capital represents this type of conflict.
What is Man vs. Society?
300
The life of a migrant is very challenging.
What is the theme of "The Circuit"?
400
future, Venus, anxious
What is the setting of the story "All Summer In A Day"?
400
dynamic character
What is a character who changes throughout the course of the story?
400
denouement
What is the end of the story called, when the conflict is resolved?
400
Should I cheat on a test? I forgot to study, but I know it's wrong to cheat.
Should I tell me best friend's secret to someone else?
I'm tempted to, but I promised her that I wouldn't tell anybody.
What are examples of internal conflict?
400
Start with the main character.
What if I can't figure out what the theme of a story is?
500
Tarrytown, NY
Post American Revolution
mysterious
What is the setting of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
500
static character
What is a character who does not change throughout the course of a story?
500
conflict is introduced, suspense increases
What is rising action?
500
As you walk out of the grocery store pushing a full basket of groceries, it begins to rain...yet another conflict!
What is an example of Man. vs. Nature?
500
"What a person needs is always more than he says."
What is the theme of "What Do Fish Have to do With Anything?"