Transcript Exposition
Plot Elements Review • Exposition: The beginning of the story where the reader meets characters and finds out the setting. The readers is given background knowledge. • Initiating Event: An event that causes something else to occur. • Rising Action: The events that lead up to the most exciting part of the story. The conflicts that get in the way of the main character. Plot Elements Review cont. • Climax: The most exciting part of the story. The highest point of suspense in the story. • Falling Action: The action or events that follow the climax. The story begins to wind down. • Resolution: The final part of the plot, the problem is solved. Always comes near the end of the story. Pixar Short “Lifted” • Pay attention to the movie. Jot down any information you think you need to remember in the movie. • Look for the Exposition, Initiating Event, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY1_Hrhw aXU Conflict Notes Conflict: A struggle or clash between opposing characters or opposing forces. Why is CONFLICT important? • Without conflict, there is no plot! • The plot diagram is created around the conflict… • Introduced in rising action… • Is faced head-on during climax… • Begins to work itself out during falling action… • Is resolved during resolution… Internal vs. External Conflict Internal Conflict: A struggle that takes place within the character’s mind Usually has to do with a choice between right and wrong Internal Conflict: For EXAMPLE – A character may be struggling against fear or loneliness or even being a sore loser. External Conflict: A struggle between a character and some outside force… External Conflict: 5 DIFFERENT TYPES… 1. Individual vs. Individual A character struggles with another character. Could be a classic “good guy” vs. “bad guy” situation. Can you think of any examples? 2. Individual vs. Nature A character struggles with a force of nature (natural disaster, animal, etc) Usually, the character is struggling to survive. Can you think of any examples? 3. Individual vs. Society A character fights against the society they live in – against social traditions or rules (freedom, rights) Can you think of an example? 4. Individual vs. Supernatural A struggle between a character and ghosts, gods, monsters, spirits, aliens, etc. Can you think of an example? 5. Individual vs. Technology A struggle between a character and computers, machines, etc. Can you think of an example?