Conflict
What is a conflict?
A struggle between opposing forces in a story, which can be internal or external.
What is the penultimate part of a plot?
The moment before the climax where the protagonist makes a crucial decision or takes action.
The future hero is first given notice that his or her life is going to change.
Call to Adventure
The amount of time a writer gives to describing each event and the amount of time a writer takes to develop each stage in the plot.
Pacing
What is an internal conflict?
A struggle within a character, often involving emotions or decisions, such as battling depression.
What does climax mean in a story?
The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story where the main conflict reaches its peak.
The future hero often denies the Call to Adventure. This may stem from a sense of duty, an obligation, a fear, or insecurity.
Refusal of the Call
A main idea that runs through a text or literary work.
Theme
What is an external conflict?
A struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character (antagonist) or society.
What is denouement?
The final resolution or outcome of the story, where conflicts are resolved and characters' fates are revealed.
Hero begins the adventure, leaving the known limits of the world to venture into an unknown and dangerous realm.
Beginning of Adventure
The overall emotion of a text, which is created by the author’s language and tone and the subject matter.
Mood
What is a crisis in literature?
A critical turning point in the plot where the protagonist must confront a conflict or challenge.
How does a crisis affect the protagonist?
A crisis forces the protagonist to make important decisions, which can lead to growth or change.
At this final point in the adventure, the hero must retain the wisdom gained on the quest
The Crossing or Return Threshold
Language that is used to convey meaning beyond the literal definition of a word
Figurative Language
How can conflict drive the plot?
Conflict creates tension and complications, leading to character development and plot progression.
What does a resolution entail?
The conclusion of the story where all conflicts are resolved, and the characters' new situations are revealed.
The hero experiences adventure and perhaps danger as he or she returns to life as it was before the Call to
Adventure.
Magic Flight
A character, symbol, story pattern, or other element that is common to human experience across cultures and that occurs frequently in literature, myth, and folklore.
Archetype