1. Text Analysis Workshop
PLOT AND CONFLICT

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. PLOT Plot is the series of events in a story
Traditionally, there are five stages in a plot structure.

6. 1. Exposition Exposition introduces the time, place, characters.

7. 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.

8. 3. Climax
The Climax is the turning point. At this point, the conflict is intense!
Climax

9. 4. Falling Action
The author reveals the outcome, eases tension, and resolves conflict.
Falling Action

10. 5. Resolution
The resolution reveals the final outcome and ties up loose ends.
Resolution