Story Map
The beginning of a story. It sets the stage for the story.
What is exposition?
Narrator is NOT a character; all knowing observer
What is 3rd person point of view?
When a character (protagonist) struggles against another character (antagonist).
What is character vs. character?
The people, animals, or imaginary creatures in a story.
What are characters?
The snowflakes were coming down in blankets. Heather tightened her scarf. It didn't keep her warm, but without it she would be freezing. She continued trudging through the blizzard until her phone started ringing in her pocket. She tried retrieving it but couldn't get her hands into her pockets with her thick mittens.
3rd Person
At the end of a story where the loose ends are wrapped up and conflict is resolved.
What is resolution?
Narrator is one of the characters in the story.
What is 1st person point of view?
When a character struggles with a force of nature.
What is character vs. nature?
The main character of a story whom the reader is supposed to sympathize.
What is the protagonist?
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2nd Person
Sequence of events that moves story from exposition to climax.
What is Rising Action (Tension)?
When it seems the narrator is talking directly to the reader.
What is 2nd person point of view?
When a character stands up for their beliefs against laws within a community.
What is character vs. society?
The character or force that is in opposition with the main character?
What is the antagonist?
Jill looked up at the principal with tears in her eyes and said, "I didn't do it, Mr. Barry. I can't tell you who did, but it wasn't me." Mr. Barry put his hands on his hips. "It doesn't matter, Jill. We found the spray can in your backpack. If you can't tell me a name, then you're going to take the fall for this one." Jill was now sobbing openly.
3rd Person
The sequence of events that happens after the climax before the resolution.
What is Falling Action (Tension)?
Definition of theme
What is the life lesson, meaning, moral or message about life that the author wants the reader to know?
When a character struggles with something that is man-made.
What is character vs. technology?
The time and place in which the story happens.
What is the setting?
It was a dark and windy night when the traveller came to our door. At first we were afraid to open the door, but he kept knocking. Finally, I got afraid that he was going to knock down the door so I opened it. That turned out to be a mistake.
1st Person
Highest point of action; point in story where conflict(s) begin to be resolved.
What is Turning Point (Climax)?
A theme is not a word, it is a ______________.
What is a sentence?
When the protagonist struggles to overcome fear, addiction, or other personal issues.
The problem or struggle between two opposing forces.
What is conflict?
"She doesn't want to go to the movies," said Cathy. I couldn't believe it. I responded, "But she's been talking about this movie for weeks. What could have came over her?" Cathy shrugged. I patted Cathy on the shoulder and went to find Kristin to talk to her for myself.
1st Person