Plot Chart
What is the exposition of a story?
The set-up of the story. Introduction to characters, conflict, and setting
I went to the beach to swim. The waves were gigantic so I decided it would be a good time to boogie board. I stayed at the beach for 3 hours!
First person
What is a symbol?
What is setting?
Where/when the story takes place
What is a protagonist?
What is rising action?
The events that lead up to/happen before the climax of the story
Sally was sitting in the living room when she noticed her phone was missing. She asked her brother to call it for her but her phone was on silent so she did not hear it.
Third person
What could the color red symbolize?
Love, Anger, Boldness
What is the theme of a story?
An underlying message or main idea the author is trying to convey
What is an antagonist?
The one who opposes the main character
What is falling action in a story?
The events that happen after the climax of a story and lead to the resolution
Directions for turning on a television: You should first pick up the remote, and then you press the power button.
Second Person
What does a wedding ring symbolize?
Commitment, Love, Loyalty
How could changing the setting of a story affect the plot?
Characters could be different, interactions could be different, conflicts and problems could be different
What is character motivation?
What causes the character to do something/What drives the character to make the choices that they make.
What is the climax of the story?
The peak or turning point in the story
Max was driving down the road when he saw his dog on the side of the street. The dog was frightened and sad, and Max was worried. Max parked his car and grabbed the dog. They both were filled with joy to see one another.
Third person (omniscient)
What could an owl symbolize?
Wisdom, Knowledge
Name 3 aspects of setting to consider when examining a story
Location, Historic era, Social condition, Season/weather, Time of day, Mood/Feel
What is the plot?
The plot is how the author arranges events to develop his/her basic idea; it is the sequence of events in a story or play.
What is the resolution of a story?
The solution to the conflict, OR how the story ends and wraps up.
He looked sad. He seemed nervous. He said he didn't want to tell his mom that he broke the window. When he finally told her, she seemed calm.
Third person (objective)
What could a sunrise symbolize?
New beginnings, Second chances
The scene is in a dark forest. It is midnight and it is raining. What do you think the story will be about based on this?
Horror story, Scary story
Name the 4 types of conflict.
Person vs Person, Person vs Nature, Person vs Society, Person vs Self