The Hero’s Journey
This is the hero's normal world before the adventure begins.
Status Quo
On a Works Cited page, entries should be listed in this specific order.
alphabetical order
This POV uses pronouns like "I," "me," and "my" to tell the story from the narrator's perspective.
first person
The 'S' in the STEAL acronym stands for this, which reveals a character through what they say.
speech
This first stage of the plot provides the "who, what, where," introducing the characters and the setting before the action kicks off.
expostion
In this stage, the hero often hesitates or doubts their ability to take on the quest.
Refusal of the Call
In a standard entry, a period follows the Author and the Title, but this punctuation mark is used between the Publisher and the Publication Date.
comma
A narrator who only follows one character's thoughts but uses "he/she" is called this.
third person limited
The 'E' stands for this, referring to how other characters react to the person.
Effect on others
Often confused with the "falling action," this term refers to the final part of the plot where the conflict is resolved and "all is made clear."
Resolution
This is the "big boss fight" or the most dangerous peak of the hero's adventure.
Ordeal
This title should be centered at the top of your page, notably using the plural form even if you only have one source.
works cited
A narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of every character is referred to as this.
Third Person Omniscient
The 'A' stands for this, describing the character's physical movements or behaviors.
actions
Also known as the "exciting force," this is the specific event or "inciting incident" that disrupts the status quo and starts the main conflict
Inciting Incident
The hero often meets this person early on to receive advice, training, or a magical gift.
Mentor or Assistance
While the first line of an entry starts at the left margin, every line after that must be indented 0.5 inches, a format known by this name.
hanging indent
In this POV, the narrator speaks directly to the reader using the pronoun "You."
second person
The 'L' stands for this, which includes the character's physical appearance or clothing.
looks
This longest part of the story consists of a series of events and obstacles that build tension and lead toward the turning point.
rising action
On the "Road Back," the hero must often pass this final test to prove they have truly changed.
the resurrection
When a source lacks a specific author, you should use this in its place for both the parenthetical citation and the start of the Works Cited entry.
title of the work
Name all the types of point of view
first person, second person, third person limited, third person omniscient
The 'T' stands for this, revealing a character's internal monologue and private feelings.
thoughts
While "Man vs. Nature" is an external conflict, this specific type of plot driver involves a character struggling with their own conscience or fears.
person vs self