Text Analysis Workshop PLOT AND CONFLICT
CONFLICT--The fuel of a Story In a story, a conflict is a struggle between two opposing forces. (Ex: A knight must slay a dragon.) There are two types of conflicts: Internal External
External Conflict A struggle between the character and an outside force There are four different types of external conflict: Character vs. Character Character vs. Force of Nature Character vs. Society Character vs. Fate
Internal Conflict This kind of conflict takes place within a character’s own mind, as he or she deals with difficult thoughts, feelings, or decisions. Character vs. Self Character vs. Fate
PLOT Plot is the series of events in a story Traditionally, there are five stages in a plot structure.
1. Exposition Exposition introduces the time, place, characters.
2. Rising Action The author introduces the obstacles, and builds conflict. Rising Action Initial Conflict- The rising action is triggered by an event called the initial conflict.
3. Climax The Climax is the turning point. At this point, the conflict is intense! Climax
4. Falling Action The author reveals the outcome, eases tension, and resolves conflict. Falling Action
5. Resolution The resolution reveals the final outcome and ties up loose ends. Resolution