Well, not really. I just thought I’d give this post about the literary element of plot an exciting opening!

Plot, of course, simply refers to the sequence of events in a story or play. The most exciting part of the plot is called the climax. That, my young friends, is what I want you to think about when you respond to this assignment.

So tell us…

• What do you think the climax was in your favorite book that you’ve read for this project? Don’t give away what happened as a result of that event, but try to tell us what the most exciting part of the book was. Some books have a battle at the climax, others have some manner of confrontation between the main characters. The climax is going to lead to a resolution to the story’s main conflict.

• And speaking of conflict, what was the MAIN conflict in this book that you’re talking about? Remember, we discussed that there were four main types of conflict in literature – man vs. man, man vs. self, man vs. nature, and man vs. society. Which one is the most important in the book?

Alright, kiddos. The school year is winding down, but you’ve still got work to do!