Definitions
The time/when and place/where of the story
Setting
The central idea, or insight, about life or human behavior that a story reveals...life lesson.
Theme
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The part where the problems are solved, and this is the end of the story.
Resolution
The perspective from which the story is told; the narrater
Point of View
A comparison of two things using like or as
Simile
The part of a story that follows the climax or turning point; it contains the action or dialogue necessary to lead a story to its end.
Falling Action
A comparison of two things by saying one thing is something else.
Metaphor
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Usually the beginning, which explains background information about characters, setting, and situation.
Exposition
An object, phrase, action, or idea that is used to represent something greater.
Symbolism
The highest point or turning point of the story. It may be the most interesting or exciting.
Climax
The central part of a story during which various problems come up in the story, and it leads to the climax.
Rising Action
A specific event at the beginning of a story that kicks off the main plot by forcing your main character into it.
Inciting Incident
The feeling that the author is trying to create in the mind of the readers.
Mood
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A graphic organizer that helps students learn the elements of a story, such as identifying characters, plot, and setting.
A story Map
The character in opposition of the protagonist.
Antagonist
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The narrator's attitude toward his/her subject; used to create meaning for the reader.
Tone
The leading character or one of the major characters.
Protagonist
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The struggles or problems in a story between opposing forces.
Conflict
A fight, argument, disagreement or simply opposition in which two sides are present; can be characters, themes, ideas, or forces; shown through actions; its resolution will advance the plot toward the climax and the resolution.
External Conflict
A conclusion that is reached on the basis of evidence and prior knowledge.
Inferences
An argument or decision-making process within a character's mind; has a motive, and its resolution is important to the development of the plot
Internal Conflict
When an author mentions or hints at something that already took place in the story.
Flashback
When an author mentions or hints at something that might happen later in the story.
Foreshadowing