Plot and Conflict
Exposition
The beginning of the story where the characters and the setting is revealed.
2 meanings for character
1) The person in a work of fiction.
2) The characteristics of a person.
Place
geographical location. Where is the action of the story taking place?
First person
The narrator is inside the world of the story.
Point of View: "I was walking down the street and I saw a bear driving a car"
First person
Climax
This is the highest point of interest and the turning point of the story. The reader wonders what will happen next; will the conflict be resolved or not?
Protagonist and Antagonist
1. The character that the story centers around.
2. The opposer of the main character.
Time
When is the story taking place? (historical period, time of day, year, etc)
Third Person - Omniscient
The narrator knows EVERYTHING.
Protagonist or Antagonist: Hasan Minhaj in "Prom"
Protagonist
Rising Action
This is where the events in the story become complicated and the conflict in the story is revealed (events between the introduction and climax).
Round character
A realistic character who we know a lot about
Atmosphere and mood
The feelings created at the start of the story (Is it bright and cheerful or dark and frightening?)
Third Person - Limited Omniscient
The narrator can only see the thoughts of one character. Usually the protagonist.
Direct or Indirect Characterization: "Mr. Klein was going for a walk and saw a cat stuck in a tree. Mr. Klein ignored the cat's cries for help and kept on walking."
Indirect Characterization
Falling Action
The events and complications begin to resolve themselves.
Direct Characterization
The author directly tells us about the character.
Social conditions
Third Person - Objective
The narrator cannot see the thoughts of any characters. We can only see what characters do and what they say through dialogue.
The Importance of Family
Theme
2 types of conflict
1) External - A struggle with a force outside one's self.
2) Internal - A struggle within one's self; a person must make some decision, overcome pain, quiet their temper, resist an urge, etc.
Static and Dynamic Characters
Static: Character doesn't change
Dynamic: Character undergoes change throughout the story
Weather conditions
What is the weather like in the place where the story is set?
First person - Participant
The author is a character in the story, he/she is involved in the action of the story.
Setting: "Mr. Klein lived an extravagant life. He had a big house, lots of celebrity friends, too much money, and he was thinking of buying a yacht that he would not share with anyone else."
Social conditions