PPT-Character & Conflict Types

By Chelsea Udell amp Tyler Laginess 4th Hour 111914 Character Definition Any being who plays a functional role within the plot either acting or being acted on Example Mags from Hunger Games. The idea that directs the plot; the whole point of the plot is to solve the conflict. Conflict. . Man . vs. . Self- causes own problems . . Man . vs. . Man - another character(s). . Man . vs. . and Examples. Conflict. Opening Activity: Quick Review. Answer the following questions in . your comp book. What is characterization?. What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?. of fiction. Setting (element). The . setting. of a story is the time and place in which it occurs. . Elements of setting may include the physical, psychological, cultural, or historical background against which the story takes place.. Plot: Conflict. Conflict. : the dramatic . struggle between two forces in a story. Without conflict, there is no plot.. Internal. : conflict that exists within the mind of a character who is torn between opposing feelings or . “7. th. Grade” by Gary Soto. What is Plot?. Plot. is . a series of related events in a short story or . drama. It is made up of 5 categories of events.. Exposition. The beginning part of story used to introduce background information about events, settings, characters . Jekyll and Hyde, Ch. 1-3. In your journal, respond to the following question.. Is any person completely good or completely evil? Instead, are people usually a mixture of the two? Explain your reasoning.. Literature. Originally . by gherm6 . (just added some examples). What is “conflict” in a story?. *problem. *tension. *good vs. evil. Why is CONFLICT important? . Without . conflict, . there is no . What makes a good story?. Think about some of your all-time favorite stories –in movies, on television, and in books.. What makes these stories so compelling?!?. Characteristics of a Good Story:. The Power of a Good Story. Fiction writers employ a variety of characters while weaving their stories. . PROTAGONIST. : the main character in a literary work. ANTAGONIST:. the main character or force that opposes the protagonist. The main problem that gets the story underway.. Can you have a story without conflict?. What are the two types of conflict?. Internal Conflict. and . External Conflict. What is Internal Conflict?. A problem that happens internally or within a single character; mentally or emotionally. . INFERENCES. Readers. often need to . figure out . something that an . author. has . not explained. . When this happens, you make an . inference. . An inference is a . logical guess . based on . facts. What is conflict?. Conflict is a problem . of some sorts, or a struggle against opposing forces.. Why is conflict important?. Without conflict, there is no plot!. The plot is created around the conflict.. In a story, conflict is the . struggle . between . opposing. forces.. Protagonist. The . main . character. Antagonist. The character in . conflict. with the main character. External. External Conflict takes place . “DRAMA” Types of Drama Tragedy: [solemn, personal, religious & Social Issues] Tragic Flaw & Catharsis Types of Drama Tragedy:[solemn, personal, religious & Social Issues] - Tragic Flaw & Catharsis