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CREATIVE WRITING

9/30/2016Elements of Plot, Quiz Review

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Plot elements, Quiz Review

Monday, you went over LOTS of literary terms! These are terms that you’ll need not only for this unit but for the rest of the semester—and probably in your

lit class, too! Make sure you check out the resources in the OHS or

the file transfer, if you haven’t already!

REVIEW: LITERARY TERMS

LET’S REVIEW!The best definition of fiction is?A. imaginative narration, especially in prose form; something feigned, invented, or imagined; a made-up story; an imaginary thing or event, postulated for the purposes of argument or explanation

B. Literature that is based on fact

C. Literature that is based mostly on fact and is about real people, real events, and/or real places

D. All of the above

E. None of the above

WHAT EVERY STORY NEEDS:

Plot Theme

Characters Setting Conflict

Spotlight: Elements of Plot

ELEMENTS OF THE SHORT STORY

The short story emerges from the writer’s careful manipulation of various formal elements, which will usually include: Plot (Action and Conflict) Characterization Setting (Time and Place) Point of View Tone Symbolism Theme Style/diction

Spotlight: Elements of Plot

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. 

THE PLOT IN A SHORT STORY

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 SettingTimePlace

CharactersProtagonist: 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.

CONFLICT: Conflict is at the heart of fiction. If there is no conflict, readers are less likely to care about the outcome. Conflicts fall into one of a variety of types. 

CONFLICT

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 Action5. Resolution

Beginning of Story

Middle of Story

End of Story

QUICK SELF-REVIEW QUIZ!

QUESTION 1

A STATIC charactera. Remains the same at the end

of the storyb. Changes by the end of the

storyc. Is the main character

QUESTION 1

A STATIC charactera. Remains the same at the end

of the storyb. Changes by the end of the

storyc. Is the main character

QUESTION 2

The main character of the story is:a. The antagonistb. The protagonistc. The exposition

QUESTION 2

The main character of the story is:a. The antagonistb. The protagonistc. The exposition

QUESTION 3

The part of the story where the main character comes face to face with a conflict

a. The climaxb. The falling actionc. The resolution

QUESTION 3

The part of the story where the main character comes face to face with a conflict

a. The climaxb. The falling actionc. The resolution

QUESTION 3

The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict

a. The climaxb. The falling actionc. The resolution

QUESTION 3

The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict

a. The climaxb. The falling actionc. The resolution

QUESTION 4

The setting is made up of:a. Protagonist and antagonistb. Place and charactersc. Time and Place

QUESTION 4

The setting is made up of:a. Protagonist and antagonistb. Place and charactersc. Time and Place

TEST YOUR PLOT KNOWLEDGE! The 3 Little PigsYou 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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5hI9U19-m0

Jot down some notes… What is the setting?

Who is the Protagonist?

Who is the Antagonist?

What is the point of view?

What is the type of conflict?

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? 3rd person omniscient

What is the type of conflict? Character vs. Character

DRAW ARROWS FROM THE EVENTS TO THEIR APPROPRIATE PLOT ELEMENTS

Exposition

Rising Action

Climax

Falling Action

Resolution

Three little pigs leave home to find adventure in the big world.

Pig #1 builds a house of straw, Pig #2 builds a house of sticks, and Pig # 3 builds a house of bricks.  

Big Bad Wolf blows the straw house down and pig #1 escapes to Pig #2’s house.

The pigs come across a beautiful clearing they think will be a perfect spot to build their homes.

Big Bad Wolf blows the stick house down and Pig #1 and #2 escape to Pig # 3’s house.

The Big Bad Wolf tries several times, but he can’t blow down brick house.

Wolf decides to sneak down the chimney to get the pigs.

Wolf falls into boiling pot of soup.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.

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 #2’s 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 # 3’s house.

Event #5

The Big Bad Wolf tries several times, but he can’t 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.

REVIEW: 2.01 QUIZ

1. WHICH WOULD NOT BE A PART OF THE SETTING? A. Two teenagers arguing B. A thunderstorm C. 3pm on a winter day D. New York city

1. WHICH WOULD NOT BE A PART OF THE SETTING? A. Two teenagers arguing B. A thunderstorm C. 3pm on a winter day D. New York city

2. BEING LOST IN A SNOWSTORM WOULD BE WHAT KIND OF CONFLICT? A. Person vs. Self B. Person vs. Fate, Nature, or Circumstances C. Person vs. Person D. Person vs. Society

2. BEING LOST IN A SNOWSTORM WOULD BE WHAT KIND OF CONFLICT? A. Person vs. Self B. Person vs. Fate, Nature, or Circumstances C. Person vs. Person D. Person vs. Society

3. A LAWYER DEFENDING A MAN THAT THE COMMUNITY BELIEVES IS GUILTY IS AND EXAMPLE OF WHAT KIND OF CONFLICT? A. Person vs. Self B. Person vs. Person C. Person vs. Society D. Person vs. Fate, Nature, or Circumstances

3. A LAWYER DEFENDING A MAN THAT THE COMMUNITY BELIEVES IS GUILTY IS AND EXAMPLE OF WHAT KIND OF CONFLICT? A. Person vs. Self B. Person vs. Person C. Person vs. Society D. Person vs. Fate, Nature, or Circumstances

4. THE MAIN CHARACTER WHO FACES THE CONFLICT IN THE STORY IS CALLED THE A. antagonist B. quest C. protagonist D. none of the above

4. THE MAIN CHARACTER WHO FACES THE CONFLICT IN THE STORY IS CALLED THE A. antagonist B. quest C. protagonist D. none of the above

5. THE CHARACTER WHO CREATES PROBLEMS FOR THE MAIN CHARACTER—AND OFTEN CREATES THE CONFLICT—IS CALLED THE A. antagonist B. quest C. protagonist D. none of the above

5. THE CHARACTER WHO CREATES PROBLEMS FOR THE MAIN CHARACTER—AND OFTEN CREATES THE CONFLICT—IS CALLED THE A. antagonist B. quest C. protagonist D. none of the above

6. DIALOGUE BY AND ABOUT A CHARACTER, DESCRIPTION OF A CHARACTER, AND A CHARACTER’S ACTIONS ARE ALWAYS TO A. develop character B. develop setting C. explain the plot D. explain the theme

6. DIALOGUE BY AND ABOUT A CHARACTER, DESCRIPTION OF A CHARACTER, AND A CHARACTER’S ACTIONS ARE ALWAYS TO A. develop character B. develop setting C. explain the plot D. explain the theme

7. COMPLICATIONS HELP DEVELOP A. the falling actions in the plot B. the setting C. the rising action in the plot D. None of the above

7. COMPLICATIONS HELP DEVELOP A. the falling actions in the plot B. the setting C. the rising action in the plot D. None of the above

8. THE CLIMAX IS A. when we first find out about the conflict B. when the setting is described C. when we are introduced to the antagonist D. when the main character is at the point of resolving (or not resolving) the conflict

8. THE CLIMAX IS A. when we first find out about the conflict B. when the setting is described C. when we are introduced to the antagonist D. when the main character is at the point of resolving (or not resolving) the conflict

9. THEME IS A. the tone of the story B. The central message C. the culmination of characters' decisions D. the central plot

9. THEME IS A. the tone of the story B. The central message C. the culmination of characters' decisions D. the central plot

10. GENERATIVE WRITING ALLOWS A FICTION WRITER TO: A. generate new ideas for possible plots, characters, and settings

B. develop characters into well-polished protagonists and antagonists

C. review the plot, setting, and characters for revision D. Write true accounts of characters’ lives.

10. GENERATIVE WRITING ALLOWS A FICTION WRITER TO: A. generate new ideas for possible plots, characters, and settings

B. develop characters into well-polished protagonists and antagonists

C. review the plot, setting, and characters for revision D. Write true accounts of characters’ lives.

WHERE ELSE CAN YOU STUDY?? By reviewing 2.00 Unit Warm up, slide 4.—sub genres of fiction! (Yup, it’s on the quiz, too!)

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