Change this to be DIRECT: “An old couple living near John’s house considered him just like their own son. John did all that a son did for him. He would shop for them, get things for them and say hello everyday”
John is caring
In which part of the plot does the conflict typically start?
Inciting Incident
What does the “A” stand for in STEAL?
actions
What comes directly after falling action in a plot map?
Falling Action
Give an example of an antagonist in a movie, book, or TV show…
Cruella, Evil Stepmother, Thanos
What are three examples of PHYSICAL traits?
tall, strong, pale
What part of a plot comes directly after the inciting incident?
Rising Action
Change this to be INDIRECT: Ken is annoying.
Ken always blurts out when the teacher is talking. He never listens in class and always pesters his classmates by chasing them around the room and poking them.
What is plot?
The chain of events in a story
Change this emotion to be a character trait: scared.
anxious, worrier
What type of conflict is this? Two students get into an argument over whether or not they should tell a teacher about some gossip that is going around.
Character Vs character
What are the three types of External conflict?
Character vs. Character, Character vs. Nature, Character vs. Society
Which type of characterization tells you rather than showing you?
Direct Characterization
Give an example of character vs society.
What are our two types of characterization?
Direct and Indirect
Give an example of a protagonist in a movie, book, or tv show.
Katniss Everdeen, Captain America, Belly, etc..
What all is introduced during the introduction of a story?
Setting, characters, basic info
What part of the plot “gets the ball rolling”?
Inciting Incident
What kind of characterization shows you rather than telling you?
Indirect characterization
What type of conflict is this: Students go against the school policy that leggings cannot be worn to school?
Character Vs. Society
what is a protagonist?
The main character in a story or the “good guy
What is the antagonist?
The “bad” guy in the story or the person who opposes the main character.
What is a dynamic character?
Characters that change in an important way because of the events in a story
What does the “L” stand for in STEAL?
Looks
What is the point of highest tension in a plot, the “turning point”?
Climax
What does the “E” stand for in steal?
Effect on others
What type of conflict is internal conflict?
Character Vs. Self
What is the final part of a story called?
Resolution
Give an example of character vs character
Give an example of character vs self
What does the “t” stand for in steal?
thoughts
What is the social environment component of setting?
the culture and social norms of a setting
What acronym have we been using for indirect characterization?
STEAL
What does the “s” stand for in steal?
speech
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