Samantha trained hard for the race, but fell at the start. Despite her stumble, she finished strong. She was proud of her effort, even without a trophy. What is theme?
If you give your best effort, you will always be proud of yourself.
What is theme?
Theme is the lesson or moral of the story.
What type of character changes over the course of the story?
Dynamic Character
Sarah’s friends made fun of a student. She refused to join in, knowing it was wrong. Even though they didn’t like her choice, she felt proud for doing the right thing. What is the theme of the story?
You should always do the right thing even if it is not popular.
What happens during the resolution?
The problem or conflict is solved. The story ends.
What is plot?
Sequence of events in a story
Lila stands up against unfair school rules that treat students unequally. What type of conflict is this?
Man v. Society or Character v. Society
Jenna wants to try out for the team but is scared she’s not good enough. She wrestles with her fear and doubt. What type of conflict is this?
Man v. Self, Character v. Self, Internal Conflict
What is setting?
Where and when a story takes place
What type of character stays the same throughout the story and does not change?
Static
Explain an internal conflict.
An internal conflict is the conflict within a character (often a decision the character has to make)
What is conflict?
The problem in the story
Alex and Jordan both want the same lead role in the play. They argue over who deserves the part. What type of conflict is this?
Man v. Man or Character v. Character
Tommy saw Mrs. Jenkins struggling with groceries. He offered to help her carry them. She smiled in gratitude, and Tommy felt good about being kind. What is the theme of the story?
Helping others can help you feel good about yourself.
In a haunted house, Leo hears voices calling his name and must confront the ghostly presence. What type of conflict is this?
Man v. Supernatural or Character v. Supernatural
What parts of the story introduced in the exposition?
Setting, Characters, and Conflict
What is the turning point of the story that is the most exciting part called?
Climax
Sam gets lost in a snowstorm and fights to survive the cold. What type of conflict is this?
Man v. Nature or Character v. Nature
What type of character is not deep enough to display more than one character?
Flat
Name 3 of the 5 types of external conflict.
Man v. Man, Man v. Society, Man v. Nature, Man v. Supernatural, Man v. Technology
Max’s new AI assistant goes out of control and starts making decisions for him. What type of conflict is this?
Man v. Technology or Character v. Technology
A character who has many emotions and personality characteristics displayed in the story.
Round character
What is a protagonist?
It is the main character
Who opposes the protagonist in the story?
The antagonist
What is a character?
person or animal that pushes the plot of the story forward
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