Song Lyrics
Frytag's Pyramid
"Once Upon a Time"
Conflict
Short Story Terms
100

"Mean Mr. Mustard"

Alliteration 

100

The ultimate battle or conflict in any story. 

Climax

100

This character gets caught in the razor wire

The boy

100

The Batman

Character vs. Character

100

The narrative point of view that uses "I" and follows the main character. 

First Person (Main Character)

200

"Drop it like its hot"

Simile

200

Usually used to introduce characters, setting, and set up alliances

Exposition

200

What country does the story take place? 

South Africa

200

The Joker

Character vs. Self

200

Setting is described as the ____ and _____ that the story takes place. 

Time & Place

300

"Bang Bang into the room (I know you want it)..." 

Onomatopoeia 

300

The point in a story where plot points are wrapped up and the "new world" is exposed. 

Resolution

300

Who or what would frequently set of the family's alarm? 

The cat

300

The Titanic

Character vs. Nature

300

The "main character" in a story: 

Protagonist

400

"You ain't nothin' but a hound dog..."

Metaphor

400

A series of possible smaller conflicts or plot points that are setting up for something "larger" 

Rising action

400

The mother wanted to give these to the "loiterers" outside of the family's house. 

Tea and Bread

400

Ghost Busters

Character vs. Supernatural 

400

What the reader feels while reading a certain story. 

Mood

500

"Within the sound of silence..."

Oxymoron 

500

Described as the moment that creates the need or opportunity for future conflicts. 

Inciting Incident

500

The story takes place during this time period

The Apartheid

500

The Hunger Games

Character vs. Society

500

The narrative point of view that uses "he," "she," and "they" but from the perspective of one character

Third Person Limited

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