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A person, animal, being, creature, or thing in a story
Character
This is a type of story
Genre
This is the protagonist of the story Beowulf
Beowulf
This is a narrative, story, or tale is any account of a series of related events or experiences, whether non-fictional or fictional.
Plot
The main character of a story
Protagonist
This is the message/s or idea of a story
Theme
When and where a story takes place
Setting
This is the antagonist of Beowulf
Grendel
This is the event that sets the main character or characters on the journey that will occupy them throughout the narrative.
Inciting incident
This character usually a character who opposes the protagonist (or main character) of a story, but the antagonist can also be a group of characters, institution, or force against which the protagonist must contend.
Antagonist
This is where an object, person, place or action represents something else
Symbolism
This delays the characters and events from reaching a goal or set of goals.
Conflict
Name 3 characteristics of epic poetry
Is written about a hero, who is usually a strong, courageous person of nobility
Usually involves supernatural creatures, great deeds, and perilous journeys
Imbues the hero with traits that reflect the ideals of the larger culture
Conveys universal themes found in the literature of all time periods and cultures, such as good versus evil
Often features long speeches, as well as formal diction and a serious tone
What are the 3 parts of the 3 act structure (Hint: Not Act 1,2,3)
Set up, Confrontation, Climax
This is type of character in fiction that does not change too much from the start of the narrative to its end
Flat character
This is the increasing of tension until the climax
Rising action
This is the perspective that the narrator holds in relation to the events of the story.
Point of view
This is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
Alliteration
These are the parts of the character tree
Feet, Groin, Heart, Throat, Left Cheek, Right Cheek, Crown
This is type of character in fiction that does change from the start of the narrative to its end
Round character
This is how a story is written
Prose
This is the description or explanation of background information within a work of literature.
Exposition
These are are metaphorical compound words or phrases substituted for simple nouns. (Think of it like a nickname)
Kennings
What are the 8 parts of the story circle?
You, Need, Go, Search, Find, Take (Loss), Return, Change
This is a stereotypical fictional character who audiences recognize from frequent recurrences in a particular genre
Stock character