Types of Conflict and Point of View
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What is the definition of plot as described?

  • A series of unrelated events.
  • An unorganized sequence of actions.
  • An organized, logical series of events having a beginning, middle, and end. (correct)
  • A collection of random thoughts and feelings.

    • Which characterization method involves the author making explicit statements about a character?

  • Implied Characterization
  • Indirect Presentation
  • Narrative Description
  • Direct Presentation (correct)

    • How are round characters defined in the text?

  • Characters with a single trait or quality.
  • Complex characters who can be both likable or unlikable. (correct)
  • Characters who are only likable.
  • Characters whose traits change often.

    • What is an example of indirect presentation of a character provided in the content?

    <p>Makato expresses a desire for adventure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following characters is mentioned as an example of a flat character?

    <p>An old and cranky retired balloon salesman.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What transformation does Jean Valjean undergo according to the content?

    <p>From ex-convict outcast to a saintly mayor and revolutionary hero.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes flat characters from round characters?

    <p>Flat characters exhibit a single trait or quality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character is mentioned as an example of a round character?

    <p>Jean Valjean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of a linear plot?

    <p>It progresses from a specific starting point to a conclusion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of plot structure follows a nonlinear narrative?

    <p>Modular Plot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines an episodic plot?

    <p>It is structured as a series of interconnected chapters or stories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of conflict arises when a character struggles with another character?

    <p>Man vs Man</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which conflict type is associated with a character battling against societal rules?

    <p>Man vs Society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of conflict is described as a struggle within oneself?

    <p>Internal Conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of conflict in a plot?

    <p>It serves to connect incidents and drive the plot forward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of conflict does a character's internal struggle occur?

    <p>Man vs Self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following pronouns is typically used in first-person narrative?

    <p>I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a Man vs Nature conflict?

    <p>Struggling to survive a hurricane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario represents a Man vs Supernatural conflict?

    <p>A character fighting against ghostly apparitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which plot structure would you likely find stories told out of chronological order?

    <p>Modular Plot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option best describes episodic plots?

    <p>They contain self-contained stories with related elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Man vs Circumstance describe?

    <p>A character battling fate or life's challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What element does 'Falling Action' refer to in a story?

    <p>Events following the climax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which conflict is depicted in a story where a character must choose between doing the right thing and succumbing to pressure?

    <p>Man vs Self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of conflict is represented when Scott worries about making the football team?

    <p>Man vs Self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which point of view uses the pronoun “you” to address the reader directly?

    <p>Second Person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary device involves misdirection to divert attention from the actual plot?

    <p>Red Herring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique is used when a character shares a vision of the past or future?

    <p>Vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary narrative perspective when the narrator doesn't directly participate in the story?

    <p>Third Person Omniscient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivates Scott to work hard for football tryouts?

    <p>Fear of failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What outcome is Scott ecstatic about after the football tryouts?

    <p>Being the starting quarterback</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pronouns are typically used in Third Person narrative perspective?

    <p>He, she, it, they</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which novel is categorized as horror and features a rabid animal?

    <p>Cujo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of realistic fiction?

    <p>Contains supernatural elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common theme found in 'The Fault in Our Stars'?

    <p>Terminal illness and romance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which book involves a murder investigation led by priests?

    <p>Smaller and Smaller Circles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these novels features alien deities as a central theme?

    <p>The Great Old Ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which book deals with the theme of casual relationships?

    <p>Ligo na ü, Lapit na me</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What typically characterizes horror literature?

    <p>Unsettling mood or atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what literary genre would you categorize 'The Da Vinci Code' based on its themes?

    <p>Mystery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Types of Conflict

    • Man vs Man: A character struggles with another character.
    • Man vs Circumstance: A character struggles against fate, or the circumstances of life facing them.
    • Man vs Nature: A character struggles with a force of nature like natural disasters, or animals.
    • Man vs Society: The character fights against social traditions or rules.
    • Man vs Self: The character's struggles take place in their own mind.
    • Man vs Supernatural: A conflict between a character and something that is not normal.
    • Man vs Technology: The protagonist must overcome a machine or technology.

    Point of View (POV)

    • Third Person: The narrator does not participate in the story as a character but lets us know exactly what the characters feel.
    • Second Person: The narrator uses the pronoun “you” to narrate the story.
    • First Person: The story is told by the protagonist or one of the characters who interacts closely with the protagonist.

    Literary Devices

    • Vision: A character shares with the reader a vision of the past or the future to explain a character's motives.
    • Red Herring: It throws the readers off the trail and keeps them guessing until the end.

    Characterization

    • Round Characters: Are complex and have a diverse set of attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs.
    • Flat Characters: Have only a single trait or quality.

    Types of Plot

    • Linear Plot: The plot moves in a chronological order.
    • Modular Plot: Follows a nonlinear narrative, often jumping around in time or between different stories.
    • Episodic Plot: Made up of a series of chapters or stories linked together by the same characters, place, or theme.

    Elements of Plot

    • Exposition: Introduces characters, setting and the main conflict.
    • Rising Action: The events that build up to the climax.
    • Climax: The most exciting moment of the story where conflict reaches its peak.
    • Falling Action: Events that happen after the climax, leading to the resolution.
    • Denouement: The resolution of the conflict.

    Examples of Genres

    • Fantasy: Stories featuring magical elements and creatures.
    • Science Fiction: Stories set in the future and often feature advanced technology.
    • Mystery: Stories involving a crime and intrigue.
    • Realistic Fiction: Stories set in the present day that could happen in real life.
    • Horror: Stories that evoke fear and dread.

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