Plot
The section of a story that leads toward its climax. It’s the series of events that lead toward a big event.
Rising Action
Person in conflict with themselves
Character v. Self
The author’s message about the topic (e.g. Greed can cause many problems)
Theme
Have a small role in the story.
Minor characters
What POV is this?
"I love Halloween"
First Person
The end/conclusion of the story.
Resolution
Person in conflict with digital material
Character v. Technology
Type of conflict that happens outside of the body.
External
Characters that change extensively throughout the story
Dynamic
What POV is this?
"Mrs. G teachers reading, she is so cool!"
Third Person
The major turning point where the character faces a dramatic event/change.
Climax / Turning Point
Person in conflict with another person
Character v. Character
The main subject of the story (e.g. greed, love, friendship).
Topic
Have a large role in the story.
Major characters
What POV is this?
"He was riding the bus to work."
Third Person
Introduces the story’s setting, mood, and the main character(s), supporting character, and time.
Exposition
Person in conflict with a natural element
Character v. Nature
Location, time period, and cultural context of where the story takes place
Setting
Characters that do not change throughout the story
Static
What POV is this?
"You should study for your test"
Second Person
includes the final events that occur before the end of the story, where the tension/conflict starts to “cool down.” Loose ends of the story are tied up.
Falling Action
Person in conflict with rules/ traditions
Character v. Society
Person in conflict with a non-human entity
Character v. Supernatural
What kind of Character is Katniss Everdeen?
Major / Dynamic
What POV is this?
"you are going to rock this test!"
Second Person