Plot Chart Diagram
The introduction to a story
Exposition
Analyze
A short comprehensive statement of what has been previously stated information. (Your teacher may ask you to write this after to read a piece of text)
Summary
any person, animal, or figure represented in a literary work
Character
What is your teachers name? (Correct spelling and pronounciation)
Ms. Malone
The most exciting or interesting point in a series of events. Often called the "turning point".
Climax
Something that gives you proof or reason to believe.
Evidence
The storyline or order of events in a book, play or movie
Plot
conversation between two or more persons
Dialogue
How many brothers do I have?
4
The section of a story where all the events lead up to the climax.
Rising Action
To use the words ofsomeone else; quote, as proof, support of confirmation.
Cite
The morals or lesson of a story that the author wants the reader to learn.
Theme
the perspective from which the story is told.
Point of view
How many kids do I have and what grades are they in? (Extra 100 points if you can remember BOTH of their names.)
2 daughters
6th and 7th grade
Amaya and Laila
The period of time in a story that follows the climax and leads to the resolution.
Falling Action
Explicit
The leading character in a literary work
Protagonist
the time and geographic location within a narrative, either non-fiction or fiction.
Setting
What city was your teacher born in?
Beaumont, Texas
The primary PROBLEM in the story the character faces.
Conflict
To come to a conclusion using background knowledge and the information provided in the text.
Inference
a brief, overall summary of what the entire story is about. The most important piece of information.
Central Idea
a person who is opposed to, struggles against, or competes with another; opponent; adversary.
Antagonist
How old is your teacher?
37