Plot Structure
a character who stays the same throughout the story
What is a static character?
love, justice, and perseverance are examples of these
What are thematic topics?
conflict exists when a character struggles against some outside force
What is external
the one giving main character energy
What is the protagonist?
The story's theme is the message or purpose that this person has in mind
Who is the author?
When the antagonist is a person, what type of conflict occurs
What is external (man vs man)?
this works against the Protagonist's goals
What is the antagonist?
when stating the theme, you must support your observations using this
What is textual evidence?
What type of conflict occurs when the protagonist struggles against weather, survival, wildlife, etc.?
What is external (man vs. nature)?
A character who experiences growth or change
What is a dynamic character?
The story's details are specific to the characters but the story's theme is this
What is universal?
What type of conflict occurs when the protagonist struggles against a group of people or an organization
What is external (man vs. society)?
the story's Initiating Event introduces this
What is the conflict?
the force working against the protagonist's goals comes from within
What is an internal conflict?
the theme may be explicitly stated or else it is this
What is implied?