Characterization, Plot and Conflict

What is plot?

• Time and place

• Sequence of events that happen

• People

• Dramatic Struggle

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is characterization?

• Evaluation of a character to better understand his or her personal attributes

• Dramatic struggle between two characters

• Time and Place

• Sequence of events in a story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

What type of character changes throughout the story?

• Dynamic

• Static

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Which type of characterization is made through a direct and specific statement that can be read in a book?

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Direct

• Indirect

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which type of characterization is made through inferences made by the reader?

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Direct

• Indirect

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which character type is the main character?

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Dynamic

• Static

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Which character type is the opposing force of the main character?

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Dynamic

• Static

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

What is the first element of a plot, which is where we are introduced to characters, setting and conflict?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is the element of plot that begins to develop the conflict?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

When does the turning point of the story take place?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9