Thursday, September 4, 2014

Plot Notes/Key Terms


         Plot


    Conflict


      -Internal


      -External




Protagonist

Antagonist


Exposition

Complications


Rising Action


Climax


Falling Action

Resolution


What happens (action of story)



Problem of story (protagonist must overcome)


Problem within character (ex: making a decision, overcoming fear, illness)
  • Person vs. Self

Problem from outside of character (a fight, storm, oppression)
  • Person vs. Person
  • Person vs. Nature                       Red = Antagonist Forces
  • Person vs. Society


 Character w/problem - we relate to them, follow the action w/them


Force that opposes protagonist (not always a character/person)



Opening of story; intro protagonist & setting


Small problems that get in the way of protagonist - build tension/suspense


Paired w/complications, ramping up of tension/suspense



Turning point; conflict resolves; protagonist succeeds or fails



Consequences of climax play out; relaxing of tension/suspense


Final wrapping up, climax resolves


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