PLOT
a character, group of characters, or other force that presents an obstacle or is in direct conflict with the protagonist.
What is the Antagonist?
an example of this conflict would be Ms. Kelly trying to sail her boat in the middle of a ferocious storm at sea
What is man vs. nature?
this is something that is itself, but also represents something more than itself
What is a symbol?
the event that introduces the central conflict in a story; it may have occurred before the story opens
What is inciting incident?
an example of this would be if Ms. Kelly was battling Mr. Tuttle in an epic game of chess
What is man vs. man?
This is the place and the time frame in which a story takes place. The mood is developed through this.
What is setting?
an example of this is if Ms. Kelly was struggling to conquer her fears.
What is man vs. self?
this is the main lesson of a story
What is theme?
the leading character in a fictional text who changes by then end of the story--Often, this is the character the reader roots for.
What is the protagonist?
this is a problem within a character’s own mind (Anxieties, Fears, Worries, Self-doubt…)
What is man vs. self?
this is used to propel the action, reveal aspects of a character or provoke a decision.
What is dialogue?
the way an author presents a character and reveals character traits
What is Characterization?
This is when the character/narrator speaks to the reader (you, your)
What is 2nd person?
This is a problem between a character and school, the law, the government, or some tradition
character vs society
These are words or phrases that appeal to the reader’s senses--taste, touch, smell, sound, sight; helps the reader visualize the story
What is imagery/sensory details?