Plot and Conflict Review

What is the conflict of a story?

• the problem faced by the main character

• the ending of the story

• the climax of the story

• the beginning of the story

Not always happy, but it does complete the story. It can leave the reader with questions, answers, frustration, or satisfaction.

• Exposition

• Climax

• Rising Action

• Resolution

The most exciting point of the story, and is a turning point for the plot or goals of the main character.

• Characters

• Climax

• Conflict

• Conclusion

All of the events that lead to the eventual climax, including character development and events that create suspense.

• Exposition

• Falling Action

• Rising Action

• Resolution

Everything that happens as a result of the climax, including wrapping up of plot points, questions being answers, and character development.

• Rising Action

• Resolution

• Falling Action

• Protagonist

“Once upon a time, there were three bears. There was a Daddy Bear, who was very big, a Mama Bear, who was middle-sized, and a Baby Bear, who was very small. They all lived together in a little cottage in the middle of the woods."

This is an example of . . .

• Exposition

• Falling Action

• Rising Action

• Resolution

While they were away a girl came passed the cottage, her hair was golden and her name was Goldilocks. She was hungry and when she smelt the porridge she thought, “That smells good.” She looked through the window and saw the porridge on the table. “Perhaps I can help myself to some,” she thought. And so she opened the cottage door and sneaked in. “Hello,” she called, “Anyone in?” But there was no one home.

This is an example of . . .

• Exposition

• Falling Action

• Rising Action

• Resolution

Name the type of conflict:

David knew his friend was the one who had pulled the fire alarm, but he didn’t know if he should tell on him or keep it a secret.

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

Name the type of conflict:

The three pigs were running from the big bad wolf who wanted to eat them.

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

Name the type of conflict:

Bob broke into Joe’s apartment and stole his prized Pokemon collection. Bob is convicted in court and must serve prison time.

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self