When the protagonist is trying to get to safety during a tornado.
What is Character vs. Nature
The action of the story, where the main conflict becomes more intense.
What is the plot
Complex and are difficult to describe as real people
What are round characters
The use of a word, icon or graphic to represent varied meanings beyond the literal meaning. A dove represents peace
What is symbolism
A major exaggeration
When the protagonist is having an argument with the antagonist.
What is Character vs. Character
The time, place and mood where the story takes place.
What is the setting
Complex and do not change their outlook throughout the story
What is a static character
A word that imitates that sound it represents
What is onomatopoeia
Giving an object human qualities
What is personification
When the protagonist is being hard on themselves and doesn't think that they will succeed in what they need to do.
What is Character vs. Self
The conflict becomes more intense through a series of events or episodes.
What is the rising action
Characters with predictable behaviors
What is a stereotype character
Giving clues to upcoming events
What is foreshadowing
A reference to a famous person or event
What is an allusion
When the protagonist is standing up against a whole group of people.
What is Character vs. Society
The conclusion of the story and explains any complications in the story
What is the denouement
Characters opposite in personality than the protagonist
What is a foil character
A sustained interest in a narrative
What is suspense
Comparing two unlike objects to suggest that they have something in common
What is a metaphor
Bob vs. St. John XXIII School
What is Character vs. Society
The introduction of the characters, setting, conflict and any antecedent action
What is the exposition
Characters that change their outlook during the story
What are developing characters
The literal meaning is opposite to the intended meaning
What is irony
The repetition of beginning consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables
What is alliteration