https://www.flocabulary.com/fivethings/ 5 parts to a story Setting: Plot: Characters: Conflict: Theme: Setting: SETTING -- The time and location in which a story takes place
1. Place - geographical location. 2. Time am/pm 3. Weather conditions - Is it rainy, sunny, stormy 4. Social conditions - What is the daily life of the characters like? 5. Mood or atmosphere - What feeling is created at the beginning of the story? Plot Organization of events: 1. Introduction/Exposition 2. Rising Action 3. Climax 4. Falling Action 5. Conclusion/Resolution Plot Two Types of Characters Protagonist: the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text. Antagonist: a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary. Characters Characterization: information about the characters themselves. The author may reveal a character in several ways: a) his/her physical appearance b) what he/she says, thinks, feels and dreams c) what he/she does or does not do d) what others say about him/her and how others react to him/her Optional Discussion: Characterization In a test of survival what characteristic traits would enable that person to stay alive?
What abilities would a person in that situation need to have? Conflict Conflict: A struggle between opposing forces. Characters in conflict form the basis for novels, short stories, and plays. Internal External
Theme THEME idea or its central insight. underlying meaning main idea that the author is trying to convey. examples of common themes from literature, TV, and film are: - Things are not always as they appear to be - Love is blind - Believe in yourself - People are afraid of change - Don't judge a book by its cover Plot Elements
5 Elements in a Plot http://www.flocabulary.com/plot-elements/
Plot concerns the organization of the main events of a work of fiction. Most plots will trace some process of change in which characters are caught up in a conflict that is eventually resolved Plot Diagram 2 1 3 4 5 Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution What is plot? Plot concerns the organization of the main events of a work of fiction. Most plots will trace some process of change in which characters are caught up in a conflict that is eventually resolved. Plot Diagram 2 1 3 4 5 Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution 1. Exposition This usually occurs at the beginning of a short story. Here the characters are introduced. We also learn about the setting of the story. This section also presents other facts necessary to understanding the story Important Parts of the Exposition Setting Time Place Characters Protagonist: The main character; the hero Antagonist: The character who is in conflict with the protagonist in some way; the bad guy Static: Character stays the same Dynamic: Character changes in some way 2. Rising Action The rising action includes all the events that lead to the climax. It also presents some type of conflict 3. Climax The high point. This is the turning point of the story. Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict. The main character will change in some way. 4. Falling Action All loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of. 5. Resolution The story comes to a reasonable ending. Putting It All Together 1. Exposition 2. Rising Action
3. Climax
4. Falling Action 5. Resolution Beginning of Story Middle of Story End of Story Test your plot knowledge! The 3 Little Pigs We will now watch a short version of the story to refresh your memory. After you will need to answer questions about the plot, characters, and setting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5hI9U 19-m0
Check It Event #2 Pig #1 builds a house of straw, Pig #2 builds a house of sticks, and Pig # 3 builds a house of bricks. Event #3 Big Bad Wolf blows the straw house down and pig #1 escapes to Pig #2s house.
Event #1 The pigs come across a beautiful clearing they think will be a perfect spot to build their homes. Event #4 Big Bad Wolf blows the stick house down and Pig #1 and #2 escape to Pig # 3s house. Event #5 The Big Bad Wolf tires several times, but he cant blow down brick house. CLIMAX: Wolf decides to sneak down the chimney to get the pigs. Wolf falls into boiling pot of soup. RESOLUTION: The Big Bad Wolf is so scared of the 3 Pigs that he runs off in the woods never to be seen again. The 3 little pigs live happily ever after. EXPOSITION: Three little pigs leave home to find adventure in the big world. What is the setting? The beautiful clearing where the 3 Little Pigs build their homes Time: Not exactly known. The time their mother thought it was appropriate they leave the home Who is the Protagonist? Pig # 3 Who is the Antagonist? The Big Bad Wolf What is the point of view? 3 rd person omniscient What is the type of conflict? Character vs. Character
Conflict The struggle between two forces in the story. Conflict provides interest, suspense, and tension.
There are 4 types 1. Man v. Man 2. Man v. Self 3. Man v. Society 4. Man v. Nature Man v. Man Dodge Ball: In this film, Peter Le Flure owns a gym, and his arch enemy, White Goodman, threatens to take over Peters failing business. The entire plot is centered around the Peter vs. White conflict. * two or more characters have a problem Man v. Self * The character is dealing with an internal struggle. Usually moral Some literary conflicts take the form of a character struggling to overcome fear, addiction, emotional damage or other crippling personal issue. ex/ Tom Sawyer doesnt know if he should testify in court against Injun Joe
Other Examples: Through the Tunnel Tommy Boy George in Of Mice and Men. Rocky in Rocky Balboa (all six movies center around Rockys internal struggle) Man v. Society Examples Schindlers List Shrek: In this film the protagonist, a very sweet but physically unattractive ogre, fights to change the kingdoms mind about ogreshe wants humans to see that ogres arent all bad!
Man v. Society A type of external Conflict Centers around a main characters struggle with social traditions or society as a whole. Society: a group of individuals living together as a community. Man v. Nature Survivor On this popular television show, individuals are forced to survive in the wilderness. Contestants are given the bare essentials for survival, and they must survive the weather, harsh conditions, and occasionally animals. Hatchet
Man v. Nature External Conflict. Individuals fight against nature. Examples Weather Wilderness Illness Aging A Quick Quiz 1. The main character of the story is: a. The antagonist b. The protagonist c. The exposition 2. The exposition is the 1. Part of the rising action 2. The beginning 3. The resolution 3. The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict a. The climax b. The falling action c. The resolution 4. The setting is made up of: a. Protagonist and antagonist b. Place and characters c. Time and Place d. Static and Dynamic