Christian Plot Mapping Review Flashcards
Exposition
the introduction to a story where a reader is introduced to character, setting and the beginning of the conflict.
Character
who the story is about
protagonist
main character who is working in a positive direction
antagonist
the character who is standing in the way of the protagonist
setting
where AND when a story takes place
initial incident
the event that kicks off the conflict
internal conflict
when one character is struggling with feelings, actions or decision making
external conflict
when two or more characters are engaged in a struggle
man vs. self
internal conflict; character is fighting against him/herself
man vs. man
external conflict; character is fighting with another character
man vs. technology
external conflict; character is struggling with machine
man vs. society
external conflict; character is struggling with a a group or authority (police, parents, school)
rising action
major events leading from the initial incident to the climax
climax
the turning point in the story where the conflict gets most heated and complex.
falling action
major events leading from the climax to the resolution
