Characters
The protagonist is the...
main character in the story. They don't always have to be "good," but the audience will still support them.
What is the setting?
The setting is the location where the main story will take place.
True or False: Every story needs an antagonist?
False. There are many other ways to create conflict in stories. Protagonist vs. Antagonist is usually the most common way to create conflict.
What is the most exciting part of the story? This is also when the characters learn the outcome of their efforts.
This is called the climax of the story.
Name a conflict that is in the Harry Potter movie series.
There are a few conflict present in these movies, including: protagonist vs. antagonist, vs. supernatural, vs. society, vs. self and vs. fate.
The antagonist is...
a character who is in opposition with the protagonist and intentionally get in the protagonists way. They can be a "bad guy," but they also could be a character who pushes the antagonist to grow.
A simile can enhance your writing in your setting. What is a simile?
A simile is when you make a comparison between two things using the word like or as in the comparison.
What is the conflict called when characters are pitted against phenomena such as ghosts and magical forces?
The conflict is called protagonist vs. supernatural.
What are the 3 main parts to the plot of the story?
The 3 main parts of the plot are the beginning, the middle, and the end.
What is this description of: His walls were a blue and happy cloudy sky. It was like a western movie had exploded in the room. Woody was everywhere, on the bed, on the posters, and then woody himself with his whole roundup gang were perched together on the fluffy pillow.
This is a setting description of Andy's room in Toy Story.
Personification is...
When an idea or thing is given human attributes or feelings, and is spoken with as though they are human.
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor is when you make a comparison between two things, and this is done by stating that something is something else.
The story is about a protagonist who is battling tornados. What kind of conflict would this be called? Name a story/movie/show that has this same type of conflict.
This conflict is protagonist vs. nature. Examples could include Godzilla, Jurassic Park, San Andreas, and Into the Storm.
What is happening during the rising action section of the plot?
During the rising action portion of the plot the main characters face a series of conflicts that they must overcome.
What is this an example of? Olaf was alive! A real snowman with a carrot nose. He walked around talking to anyone who would listen to him. He brought joy to everyone, especially the children.
This is an example of personification. The snowman Olaf has come to life.
What does the likability strategy: wishing for something universally understood mean?
This strategy is when the audience can build empathy because of the real life nature of the situation, and can therefore relate to the character.
Simile or metaphor? The mist was a morning blanket that hung over the city.
Metaphor. The statement said that the mist was a blanket.
What does the protagonist vs. fate conflict mean?
Protagonist vs. fate is when they have an internal struggle but realize they must move towards their fate... something that has been pre-decided for their life.
What does the voyage and return plot mean? What is an example of this?
A voyage and return is when the protagonist gets thrown into a strange world and they must find a way to get back to their normal life. 2 examples include: Alice and Wonderland, and the CHronicles of Narnia.
What is the main plot? Scrooge was a grumpy old man, until one christmas eve he met the ghosts of the past, present, and future. When he awoke he was a new man, ready to be kind and help others.
This is a plot of rebirth for Scrooge.
How many likability strategies are there? Name them.
There are 4 likability strategies, and the include: being the underdog, being really good at something, having an unfair or dangerous situation, and wishing for something universally understood.
What are 5 things you can use to enhance the setting description and make the reader feel like they are in the setting?
How many types of conflict are there? Name them.
There are 7 types of conflict. They include: protagonist vs. antagonist, vs. self, vs. nature, vs. supernatural, vs. technology, vs. society, and vs. fate.
How many types of plots are there? Name them.
There are 7 types of plots, and they include: overcoming the monster, rags to riches, the quest, voyage and return, comedy, tragedy, and rebirth.
The Lorax movie: What conflict can be found in this movie? What plot type is in this movie?
Protagonist vs. self and protagonist vs. society
The protagonist goes through a rags to riches experience and then has a rebirth once realizing the mistakes he made, and then finds a way correcting them.