Characters
What is the main character in a fictional story called?
Protagonist
The turning point in the story where the conflict is faced for the last time.
Climax
The central idea, lesson or statement that the author is making.
Theme
The perspective from which at story is told.
Point of View
The central problem of the story
Conflict
What the character that opposes the main character called?
Antagonist
The events that occur leading up to the climax.
Makes up "the meat" of the story and builds suspense/ tension
Rising Action
What is the first thing you need to determine when identifying the theme?
Theme Topic
The narrator tells the story from their own perspective. The author uses: I, Me, My, We
1st Person Point of View
Internal vs External Conflict
What is it called when the author tells the audience about the characters activity?
Direct Characterization
Occurs night after the conflict is faced for the last time. The conflict is resolved here.
Falling action
True or False the theme should be a complete sentence.
True
The reader becomes part of the story. This POV is rarely used by uses the pronouns: You/ Your? Yours
The character struggles within themselves
Character vs. Self
The author shows the audience the personality of the character rather than telling the audience directly.
Indirect characterization
The conclusion of the story. All the loose ends are wrapped up.
Resolution
Can there be more than one theme per story?
Yes, as long as it is supported by evidence.
The story is told by a narrator who only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.
3rd Person- Limited
The main character struggles against someone else.
Character vs. Character
What are the four different types of characters:
F:
R:
S:
D:
Flat, Round, Static, Dynamic
The first part of a story where characters and setting are introduced.
Exposition
What was the theme you came up with for the Nail Soup/ Stone Soup TDA?
The student will say their theme
The story is told by an all seeing narrator who can shift from one characters mind to another.
3rd Person- Omniscient
This is an example of this type of Conflict: Hurricanes/ Tornados.
Character vs. Nature