Plot
Conflict
"Dragon, Dragon"
"The Gun"
Other Literary Terms
100

The exposition of a story is when the audience learns about the...

characters, background info, and setting.

100

The conflict is the....

problem or struggle in a story. 

100

What is the falling action of the story?

The brothers crawl out from inside the dragon, YS will marry the princess/get half the kingdom, wizard reunites with his spells. 

100

How would you describe the story's setting?

urban, tough, important, dangerous. 

100

A character that does not change is called a...

static character.

200

The inciting moment...

starts the action/conflict of the story.

200

TRUE OR FALSE: The resolution of a story is always positive.

False

200

What is the sequence of events when the youngest son approaches the dragon?

YS recites poem, dragon laughs, dragon laughs harder, YS becomes angry, kills dragon.

200

What is Derek's initial reaction when the detectives walk toward him?

He worries that they will ask him about the gun.

200

The setting of a story is...

where and when the story takes place, including atmosphere.

300

TRUE OR FALSE: The falling action is not important in a story.

FALSE. 

The falling action wraps up the conflict and leads us to the resolution.

300

When a character struggles to make a decision it is a character vs. ______ conflict.

self

300

What is the major conflict in "Dragon, Dragon"?

A dragon is terrorizing his kingdom.

300

TRUE OR FALSE: While trying to prove he didn't rob the hardware store, Derek unknowingly tells the detectives the information they need. 

TRUE

300

Third person limited POV is...

when the narrator is outside the story and only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.

400

The climax is sometimes described as...

the most exciting moment/turning point. 

400

The problem with the laws or beliefs of a group of people is a character vs. ________ conflict.

society

400

What is the theme of "Dragon, Dragon"? Who learns this lesson?

The two older brothers -- listen to your elders.

400

What is the theme of "The Gun"?

A person should always think carefully about the consequences of their choices. 

Actions have consequences. 

400

Character traits are...

adjectives used to describe a character. They may also be called attributes, qualities, or characteristics.

500
The rising action is when...
characters usually try (and fail) to solve the conflict sometimes getting themselves in more trouble along the way.
500

Character vs. self conflict is an _____________ conflict.

internal
500

Why is the cobbler's advice successful in an unexpected way?

It makes the dragon laugh and become vulnerable rather than crumble or "fall" at the mercy of the YS like we expected. 

500

What perspective is the story told from?

Third person limited -- Derek

500

The theme is...

the lesson or message the audience learns from a story. Usually the protagonist learns it along the way.