The time, place, and period in which the action takes place.

The beginning of the plot that introduces the story's main character(s), setting, and situation.

The central part of the story during which various problems arise after a conflict is introduced.

The turning point or action that occurs when the problem is about to be resolved. The point of highest emotion in the story.

The actions following the climax that lead the reader into the story's end.

The part of the story in which the problems are solved and the action comes to an end.

The struggle between people or forces

A struggle that takes place within a character's mind when he or she is challenged with a choice

A struggle between a character and an outside force

The process by which the writer reveals the personality of the character.

In which the writer tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

In which the writer shows things that reveal the personality of the character through speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions, and looks.

S.T.E.A.L. is considered this type of characterization.

Character vs Society is what category of conflict.

Character vs Self is what category:

This is the point of highest tension in a story.

The stage of a plot that provides background information about the main

characters, the setting, the plot, or other elements of the narrative.

When a narrator or author gives explicit information about a character. For example, John was a confident man, who always stood tall. This helped him in his career as a lawyer.

When the audience learns about a character by analyzing the the elements of STEAL, the author is using...

What acronym helps the audience identify indirect characterization?

What does the "S" in STEAL stand for

What does the "T" in STEAL stand for

What does the "E" in STEAL stand for

What does the "A" in STEAL stand for

What does the "L" in STEAL stand for

Read the paragraph about the main character, Ponyboy, from the story The Outsiders. What type of characterization does the narrator use here?

In The Outsiders, the narrator describes Darry, his older brother, by saying, "Darry works too long and hard...hollering at me all the time...treating me as if I was 6 instead of 14" (Hinton 2).

From this, we know Darry must be the leader of their family and under a great deal of stress. This is an example of _________ Characterization.

What type of conflict is the picture?

What type of conflict is the picture?

What type of conflict is the picture?

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

Jake is Cassie's older brother. One day they are walking home from school when a cold front rolls in and the temperature drops 20 degrees. Jake is dressed more appropriately for the weather than Cassie. He takes off his hooded sweatshirt and offers it to her. She gratefully accepts. Jake is now colder, but he is happier.

What character trait does Jake show?

The following example shows______ characterization: Gary watched his little brother for two hours while their mother was ill, taking care of his every need. He did this without bein asked and asked for nothing in return.

It’s the year 1847 and Hallie is tired of being treated as a second-class citizen. As a married woman, she does not have the right to own property and she has no legal claim to any money that she earns. She and a group of concerned activists including Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, hold a convention in Seneca Falls, NY with a plan to change the world. Join Hallie as she marches, lobbies, and struggles to win equal rights for her gender, one mind at a time. What type of conflict is this?

Character vs. character: external means what?

Character vs. society: external means what?

Character vs. Self: Internal means what?

Character vs. nature: Internal means what?

Rob thought Susan was funny and pretty

and wanted to be friends with her. But he

was afraid of being rejected and

humiliated in front of others. He couldn’t

decide whether he should talk to her or

just stay away.

Which type of conflict is this?

Juan and Rufus both liked the same pair of

shoes at a store. Each wanted the shoes,

and they couldn’t agree who should buy

them.

Which type of conflict is this?

Pippa was a shy and physically weak girl

who didn’t excel at sports or social

activities. As a result, her classmates

often made fun of her.

Which type of conflict is this?

Jessica was looking forward to spending a

long weekend with her friend. However, an

unpredicted blizzard struck the city, forcing

her to stay home.

Which type of conflict is this?

What is the conflict in the passage?

Jason’s Book

Jason stood in the bookstore. On the shelf was his favorite author’s latest book. Jason had been waiting for this book for a long time. He checked his pockets. He had just enough money to buy the book. But Jason was also invited to his friend Percy’s birthday party this weekend. Percy and Jason had been friends for five years, ever since the second grade. Jason couldn’t possibly turn up at Percy’s party without a gift. Percy wanted a new Superman action figure, and Jason had been saving up for that. He would feel terrible if he disappointed Percy. But he also wanted the book. Jason didn’t know what to do.