4. Antagonist – the character who is against the protagonist; the villain or the “bad guy.”

6. Antagonist = Lord Voldemort

8. The area in which the story takes place.

9. Imagery, or vivid language can be used to describe the setting of a story.

12. It includes any background knowledge needed in order to understand the events of the story (setting, characters, etc.).

13. This is where the inciting incident (initial event that triggers the rest of the story) occurs.

14. For example, in Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone…

16. The rising action includes all of the events that occur after Harry arrives at Hogwarts.

17. Harry’s experience with the Quidditch team, everything he learns about the stone, and his journey through the obstacles to get to the stone.

18. This is what occurs leading up to the climax.

20. Considered the most exciting part of the story.

21. It is usually the moment of greatest danger or effective decision making for the protagonist.

22. In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone…

24. These events usually occur as direct effects of the climax of the story.

25. In Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone…

27. The final outcome of the story.

28. Not all stories contain a resolution. Some leave unanswered questions to be interpreted by the reader as an independent.

29. In Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone…

31. Group Work!

32. Exit Ticket On a piece of paper, write your name and answer the following question: What are the five elements of plot structure? Give this to the teacher before leaving class.

34. http://fictionwriting.about.com/od/glossary/g/static.htm