📚 Plot Points
This term refers to the sequence of events that make up a story.
What is the plot?
This point of view uses "he," "she," or "they" pronouns and reveals the thoughts and feelings of only one character.
What is third person limited?
This method of characterization shows the character's personality through their actions, dialogue, and interactions.
What is indirect characterization?
Jimmy and Eric compete for the same position on the baseball team.
What is person vs. person?
This literary device involves the use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in the story.
What is foreshadowing?
This part of the plot introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.
What is the exposition?
In this point of view, the narrator is an outsider who knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
What is third person omniscient?
This type of character undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.
What is a dynamic character?
Jisoo makes an art project protesting police brutality. Her art teacher loves the project and tries to feature it in the town art show, but the county commission rejects the project. Now Jisoo, her art teacher are going to fight for the freedom of expression.
What is person vs. society?
This technique interrupts the chronological flow of a story to present events that happened earlier, providing background information.
What is a flashback?
This term describes the events leading up to the climax, building tension and suspense.
What is rising action?
My heart leaped into my throat as I turned and saw a frightening shadow.
What is first person?
A character who remains largely unchanged throughout the story is known as this.
What is a static character?
Alex and Scott are out at sea on a small fishing boat when a large storm hits. After their boat flips over and sinks during the storm, Alex and Scott struggle to make it back to the shore. Just when they think that things can't get any worse, they see a shark fin circling them.
What is person vs. nature?
This device creates uncertainty or anxiety about what will happen next, keeping readers engaged.
What is suspense?
This is the turning point of the story, where the main character faces a significant challenge or decision.
What is the climax?
You turn and see a frightening shadow
What is second person?
This term describes a character who is fully developed, showing a range of emotions and traits.
What is a round character?
Komal caught her friend Jamie stealing from a classmate. Now Komal must choose between keeping her friendship with Jamie and doing the right thing.
What is person vs. self?
This term refers to a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things using "like" or "as."
What is a simile?
These are the events that occur after the climax, leading to the resolution of the story's conflicts.
What is falling action?
This term refers to the narrator's position in relation to the story, influencing how events and characters are presented.
What is point of view?
A character who embodies a single trait.
What is a flat character?
Saad has been working as a telemarketer for 10 years. Recently, he has noticed office is getting smaller as AI is replacing his co-workers' jobs.
What is person vs. technology?
Refers to situations when the setting (the weather, time of day, or season) matches the emotions of the characters.
What is pathetic fallacy?