[TJC] Day 1 and 2

The struggles that characters face in a drama spark a sequence of events, called the

• drama

• plot

• climax

• resolution

The point of highest intensity in the action of the plot.

• drama

• plot

• climax

• resolution

The settling of the conflict which allows the story to wind down and lead to the conclusion of the plot. During this point of the story, we discover whether or not the major conflict is resolved.

• drama

• plot

• climax

• resolution

The main character of the story who drives the action of the text. This plot follows this character as they attempt to solve their major problem.

• protagonist

• antagonist

• toxic character

• flat character

_____ conflict is a struggle against an outside force, such as nature, another character, or the pressure of society. For example, a character who faces pressure from bullies at school experiences an external conflict.

_____ conflict is a struggle within the mind of a character. For example, a character who struggles with his desire to support his family while following his dream to become an actor experiences an internal conflict.

At the beginning of Act I, Scene 1, what events suggests that Caesar is a powerful man?

• He defeated Brutus in a fight

• He defeated Pompey in a civil war

• He beat Mark Antony in a wrestling match

• He beat Cassius across a river in a swimming contest