Does every conflict have a winner? Pg. 198

What does “conflict” mean? Pg. 198

What does “conflict” mean? A struggle between opposing forces. Pg. 198

Types of Conflicts: An argument or disagreement between friends A misunderstanding between two people A competition between teams or in a contest A struggle to make a decision A struggle to overcome a change or an obstacle. Pg. 198

opposition disagreement outcome misunderstanding resolution obstacle Academic Vocabulary is the language you encounter in textbooks and on standardized tests. attitude competition challenge compromise communication danger conflict desire opposition disagreement outcome misunderstanding resolution obstacle understanding struggle Pg. 199

Characters are driven by their motivation direct characterization A short story takes readers on a quick focused journey. Authors use the following element of fiction to make the trip interesting. Short story elements: characters; conflict; plot; setting; point of view; and theme Characters are driven by their motivation direct characterization indirect characterization Conflict external conflict internal conflict author describes the character author reveals character through their speech and or actions Pg. 200 struggles between a character and an outside force struggles within ones mind

Plot sequence of events in the story Climax Is the turning point Rising Action Introduces the conflict Falling Action Is when the conflict eases Resolution Is the conclusion Exposition introduces the situation Pg. 200

Setting time and place of the action including… historical period physical location season of year and time of day climate and weather culture and social systems or traditions Pg. 200

is the perspective from which a story is told 1st Person 2nd Person Point of view is the perspective from which a story is told 1st Person 2nd Person 3rd Person Omniscient Limited Objective narrator Subjective narrator the narrator is a character the narrator tells the story to another character using the word “you” Is a voice outside of the story (2 types) relates the inner thoughts and feelings of ALL the characters relates the inner thoughts and feelings of ONLY one character is a neutral observer who reports on story events without adding personal comments participates in the story and offers opinions about what takes place

Theme…is the central message expressed in a story and is a general truth or observation about life or human nature Stated themes are expressed directly. Implied themes are suggested by the author. Universal themes recur in different cultures and time periods. Pg. 200

The interaction of key story elements reveals the THEME of a story Conflict How does the main character change as a result of the conflict? Character What is significant about a character’s words and actions? Plot What message is suggested by the story’s resolution? Theme Point of View How does the narrator’s perspective shape events? Symbols Do any story elements represent ideas greater than themselves? Setting How does the setting influence the plot and characters?