I am the main character, usually thought of as the "good" guy
Who is the protagonist
100
The narrator is a character from the story...they will use the pronouns: I, me, we, us
What is first person
100
The time and place in which a story happens
What is setting
100
a struggle between opposing characters or forces
What is conflict
100
A kind of writing that tells a story through a series of events
What is narrative
200
the writer of a literary work or document
Who is the author
200
The standpoint or perspective from which a story is called is known as...
What is point of view
200
the chain of related events that make up a story
What is plot
200
A character struggles with outside characters or forces; can be other characters, nature or society to name a few
What is external conflict
200
The uncertainty or anxiety that a reader feels about what will happen next in a story, novel or play.
What is suspense
300
The character that is in conflict with or causes problems for the main character...
Who is the antagonist
300
one character is alone and speaks aloud their thoughts or feelings
What is monologue
300
This is the part of the plot where we are introduced to the characters, find out the setting and sometimes find out the conflict
What is exposition
300
conflict that takes place within a character's own mind: emotions, needs, desires
What is internal conflict
300
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
What is inferences
400
a shared conversation between two or more characters
What is dialogue
400
The narrator is NOT a character in the story but they observe what is happening through the limited viewpoint of a single character
What is third person limited
400
This is the point in the story that creates the greatest suspense or interest, also known as the "turning point"
What is climax
400
an internal conflict between two actions which are represented by personal beliefs, can be commonly thought of as being between a "rock and a hard place".
What is moral dilemma
400
The life lesson or moral...what "the" story teaches "me"
What is theme
500
the way an author reveals a character; it can be direct or indirect
What is characterization
500
the narrator is NOT in the story but they are the all knowing perspective, they know what is happening with all characters at all times
What is third person omniscient
500
An interruption in the present action of the plot to go back and show events that happened at an earlier time
What is flashback
500
after effects that result because of the conflict...for example: The conflict is you get hit by a car...after effects could be you break your leg, you go to the hospital, you miss school
What are complications
500
The use of clues or hint to suggest events that will occur later in the plot