Plot/POV/Figurative Lang/Theme

Plot is...

• The introduction of characters, setting, and the basic situation.
• The sequence of events in a story.
• The conclusion of the conflict when the problem is solved.
• The way an author uses words to express his/her ideas.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Exposition is...

• The sequence of events in a story.
• The events leading to the end of the central conflict.
• The introduction of characters, setting, and basic situation.
• The time and location a story takes place.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Rising action is...

• The events leading to the end of the central conflict.
• The speaker's/writer's attitude toward the subject.
• The sequence of events in a story.
• The events rising to the climax.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The climax is...

• The high point of interest or suspense in a story. Where the story begins to change.
• The events rising to the turning point.
• When a character struggles with another character.
• The introduction of characters, setting, and the basic situation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Falling action is...

• The events rising to the climax.
• The events leading to the end of the story.
• The conclusion of the conflict when the problem is solved.
• The main problem of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Resolution is...

• The way an author uses words to express his/her ideas.
• The events rising to the climax.
• When a character struggles against oneself or an outside force.
• The conclusion of the conflict when the problem is solved.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Conflict is...

• The high point of interest in the story.
• The conclusion of the conflict when the problem is solved.
• When one character struggles against oneself or an outside force.
• The speaker's/writer's attitude toward the subject.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Setting is...

• The time a story takes place.
• The location a story takes place.
• The characters involved in the story.
• The time and location a story takes place.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

An example of an internal conflict is...

• Mason and Maverick arguing.
• Belanna is angry at herself.
• Mrs. Betsill trips on a curb and falls.
• The girls in PE are yelling at each other.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

An example of an external conflict is...

• Ethan is worried about his test.
• Ashley is excited for the holidays.
• Mrs. Betsill caught a stomach bug from a student.
• Madisyn is frustrated with herself.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3