ELAGSE9-10RL2-3 Theme, Plot, Conflict & Character

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What is the plot of a story?

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The sequence of events in the story.

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Why is understanding the plot important?

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The plot keeps the story moving along, allows for deeper analysis, and contains the exciting events.

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What are character traits?

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Usual qualities of a character's personality.

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What is indirect characterization?

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A method of revealing a character's personality through their actions, thoughts, and feelings rather than through direct statements.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or central idea of a story.

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How can you identify the theme of a story?

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Look for recurring ideas, character experiences, and the overall message conveyed by the plot.

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What is conflict in a story?

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The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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What are the types of conflict?

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1. Man vs. Man 2. Man vs. Nature 3. Man vs. Society 4. Man vs. Self.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point or most intense moment in the plot.

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What is resolution in a story?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story concludes.