Plot, Setting and Characterization REVIEW

• A series of related events in a story

What Literary Term…?

• The description of individuals in a literary work

What Literary Term…?

• A piece of writing that tells a story

What Literary Term…?

• The time and location in which the events of a story take place

What Literary Term…?

• Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses

What Literary Term…?

• The beginning of plot structure is called the ________________.• The second part of the plot structure is called the

________________ ______________.

• The highest point of interest/action is called the ________________.

• All the action that follows the highest point of interest is called the __________ _________.

• The final outcome of the conflict or the conclusion is called the ____________________.

PLOT STRUCTURE

Example of…?

It looked like heaven, soft billowy clouds, beautiful white columns surrounded by glistening sky blue water.

Internal vs. External Conflict External• Human vs. ___________• Human vs. ___________• Human vs. ___________

Internal• Human vs. ___________

Which Conflict…?

Margie can not decide whether or not to go to the dance with her friend Sam or ask the guy she really wants to go with-Peter.

The hunter was trapped in his truck during the blizzard. He decided to leave the comfort of his truck to go find help.

Which Conflict…?

Jim and Mike had been best friends until they tried out for football and Mike made the team and Jim was cut.

Which Conflict…?

Nick was shunned from his community because he did not attend the same church everyone else did in his town.

Which Conflict…?

•A minor character whose main purpose is to move the plot along is called a ________________________ character.

What Kind of Character…?

• A character that stays the same from beginning to end is called a _________ character.

What Kind of Character…?

• A character that has the three-dimensional, complex qualities of real people is called a ______________ character.

What Kind of Character…?

• The character that changes in an important way throughout the story is considered a

______________ character.

What Kind of Character…?

• The main character or focus of the story is called the ______________.

What Kind of Character…?

• The character or force that blocks the protagonist from achieving his or her goal is called the ___________________.

What Kind of Character…?

• A two dimensional character with only one or two key personality traits is called a _____________ character.

What Kind of Character…?

• A character that fits pre-conceived notions or a “type” is called a _______________ character.

What Kind of Character…?