Plot Structure
Provides the setting and introduces the characters
Exposition
The tree falls on Ulrich and Georg pinning both of them to the ground
man vs nature
excited
BONUS QUESTION: What grade did Ms. Lonnquist teach before High School?
PreK
What are the three types of irony?
Dramatic, verbal, situational
Excitement begins to build as the plot takes shape
Rising Action
During the Irish Civil War in "The Sniper", the country struggled to agree, which led to war.
man vs. society
She delivately placed the beautiful baby on a soft, freshly cleaned blanket
calm
All loose ends are tied; reader is left with a clear understanding of the story
Resolution
The Titanic is an unsinkable ship.
Situational
Positive or negative interactions that impact the story and create drama
Conflict
Rainsford and General Zaroff fight to the death to determine who is the stronger hunter.
man vs. man
The hurricane threateened the community with monster waves and torrential downpours forcing people to evacuate in an effort to stay safe
scary
BONUS QUESTION: What is the Egyptian god Thoth a god of? (Hint: He makes sense in an English classroom)
Magic, writing, wisdom
Montressor pretends to be concerned that Fortunato's cough may make him sick.
Dramatic
Story slowly begins to wrap up
Falling Action
Roger has the option to run when Ms. Jones leaves the room, but decides to wash his hands instead.
man vs self
It was a dull morning.
Boring
Why does Doodle's brother teach him to walk AND what type of conflict is this?
He is ashamed of his brother (man vs. self)
"Gee golly, this was fun," she said in a monotone voice.
Verbal
Turning point in the story
Climax
Doodle's brother's pride pushes him to harm his brother.
man vs. self
He just kept talking, and talking, and talking. I looked wistfully out the window and debated whether jumping was the better option.
Annoyed
In "The Cask of Amontillado" Montresor puts on a dark cloak (long coat) before walking through the catacombs with Fortunato. What is symbolic about this cloak?
Death
BONUS QUESTION: A container with no hinges or lid, but inside golden treasure is hid.
An egg