Plot and Characters Terms

What is the definition of plot?

• The lesson in the story
• The sequence of events in the story
• The turning point of the story
• The conflict in the story

The problem in a story is the...

• theme
• resolution
• climax
• conflict

What is the definition of resolution?

• the bad guy is defeated

• events leading to the end of the story

• a tale or legend passed on traditionally

• the conflict is solved, the story ends

The main character of the story....

• the antagonist

• the protagonist

• the exposition

• the resolution

What is the definition of climax? 

• the turning point of the story
• the struggle between two characters
• the beginning of the story
• the point when the conflict is resolved

A character who doesn't change throughout the story is a

• static character

• round character

• flat character

• dynamic character

A character who changes or grows over the course of the story is a

• dynamic character

• round character

• static character

• flat character

the character who causes the conflict the main character must face

• antagonist

• protagonist

• round character

• static character

Which scenario would make someone a dynamic character? 

• A character breaks her arm. 
• A character cuts his hair. 
• A character gains a new perspective on life. 
• A character dies by the end of the story. 

Which scenario would make someone a static character? 

• A protagonist becomes more powerful and knowledgeable over time
• A protagonist starts off as a good character, but becomes evil 
• An antagonist eventually becomes kind
• An antagonist remains evil throughout the story