Plot
This is the most intense moment in a story. It can be either an action or a mental decision, and is usually a turning point for character(s).
What is CLIMAX?
This type of conflict could involve a deep-sea fisherman getting stuck in a violent storm.
What is MAN VS. NATURE?
For this point of view, the narrator is a character who speaks using the words, "I" and "me".
What is FIRST PERSON?
This literary element is defined by the time and place of a story.
What is SETTING?
This is a figure of speech that compares two things using the word "like" or "as".
What is a SIMILE?
This is the beginning of a story. It establishes the setting (time & place) and introduces main characters and the basic problem.
What is EXPOSITION?
In this type of conflict, a character might battle his own conscience as he decides what is right and what is wrong.
What is MAN VS. SELF?
In this type of point of view, the narrator speaks about the characters using the words, "he", "she", "them", etc. and knows about all of the characters' thoughts and actions.
What is THIRD PERSON OMNISCIENT?
A character in a story that changes because of the events of the story.
What is dynamic character?
This is when an author hints at or suggests events that might come later in the story.
What is FORESHADOWING?
This term refers to the events, conflicts, or crises that lead up to the climax. This shows the conflict happening.
What is RISING ACTION?
This type of conflict could involve two characters competing for the same job.
What is MAN VS. MAN?
For this point of view, the narrator uses third person ("he", "she", "them") but only has access to one character's thoughts.
What is THIRD PERSON LIMITED?
A character in a story that is not effected by the events of the story. They do not change because of the events of the story.
What is a static character ?
This is the emotional atmosphere that we feel when we read a story, usually created by aspects of the setting.
What is MOOD?
This part of a story includes all of the events following the climax. The main character might experience more conflict, but usually the end is inevitable.
What is FALLING ACTION?
This type of conflict could involve two neighbors feuding over their property line.
What is MAN VS. MAN?
The type of point of view in this passage: "The fear crept up my spine. I was terrified."
What is FIRST PERSON?
In this type of characterization (developing a character), an author simply TELLS us about them.
What is DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION?
In this literary device, an author uses the same sounds repeatedly at the beginning of words.
What is ALLITERATION?
This comes at the end of the story. The author ties up loose ends (unless it is a cliffhanger!) and character(s) usually end up triumphant or defeated.
What is RESOLUTION?
In this type of conflict, a character might stand up against his community to defend something he believes in.
What is MAN VS. SOCIETY?
In this point of view, the narrator uses third person ("he", "she", "them") but can't tell the thoughts, opinions, and feelings of any characters. This is an unbiased point of view.
What is THIRD PERSON OBJECTIVE?
In this type of characterization (developing a character), the author SHOWS us things about a character through their dialogue, actions, or behavior.
What is INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION?
This is a figure of speech that gives human characteristics to something nonhuman.
What is PERSONIFICATION?