characters who are fully developed with both positive qualities and flaws
What are round characters
100
the arrangement or sequence of events within a story
What is plot --- Remember a SUBPLOT is a second story within the main part of the story
100
a conflict in which the protagonist has a problem with another character
What is character vs. character
100
the turning point of the story - it is when the conflict is most intense, either internally, or in action
What is climax
200
the atmosphere or feeling of a story --- the setting can contribute to this element of fiction
What is mood
200
characters who undergo change over the course of a story as a result of their experiences
What are dynamic characters
200
an obstacle, struggle, or controversy that the protagonist must resolve
What is conflict
200
a conflict in which the protagonist must struggle against a harsh environment or natural disaster
What is character vs. nature
200
the action that follows the climax and leads to the resolution (or end of the story)
What is falling action
300
the individuals whose thoughts and actions make up a story
What are characters
300
characters who do not undergo any change from the story's beginning to its end
What are static characters
300
the use of clues early in a story to give hints about events that will happen later
What is foreshadowing
300
a conflict in which the protagonist faces a problem with a part or whole of society (ex: government, traditions, laws)
What is character vs. society
300
the conclusion of the story - when the conflict is finally resolved
What is resolution
400
the central focal character of a story
What is a protagonist
400
characters who are stereotypical and one-dimensional - simple with limited personality traits
What are flat characters
400
a series of events and conflicts involving the story's characters that leads to the climax
What is rising action
400
a conflict in which the protagonist is at odds with an internal problem, such as fear, shyness, or guilt
What is character vs. self
400
an unexpected twist in the resolution of a story - the story concludes in a way opposite from what the reader may expect
What is situational irony
500
a character or force that works against the protagonist creating obstacles (a story can have more than one)
What is an antagonist
500
methods used by an author to develop a character: DIRECT - the author states what the characters look like, say and do INDIRECT - the author reveals the character by showing something about him or her
What is characterization
500
characters are introduced and background information is provided to better understand the events of the story - the plot normally begins with (____________)
What is exposition
500
a conflict in which the protagonist struggles with a force that seems beyond the character's control
What is character vs. fate
500
the idea (or ideas) that weave the characters, setting, and events together
sometimes thought of as the author's message to the reader