Plot
Character
Conflict
Terms
100
The moment when the main conflict is resolved.
What is the resolution?
100

The opposing force in the story.

What is the antagonist?

100
Another name for internal conflict.
What is Character vs. Self?
100
When a tangible item represents an intangible concept.
What is symbolism?
200
The point of highest tension in the story.
What is the climax?
200
Tells the reader what a character is like.
What is direct characterization?
200

"Vanessa makes an art project protesting police brutality and tries to feature it in the town art show, but the county commission rejects the project. Now Vanessa will fight for the freedom of expression."

What is Character vs. Society?

200
The meaning or message that a story reflects on.

What is theme?

300
Provides background information to the plot.
What is the exposition?
300
When readers must infer what characters are like.
What is indirect characterization?
300
"Alex and Scott are out at sea on a small fishing boat when a large storm hits. After their boat flips over and sinks during the storm, Alex and Scott struggle to make it back to the shore. Just when they think that things can’t get any worse, they see a shark fin circling them."
What is Character vs. Nature?
300
A sarcastic comment is an example of this.
What is verbal irony?
400
Major events that add tension or suspense to a plot.
What is the rising action?
400
The main character of the story.
What is the protagonist?
400

"Tara and her friends accept a dare to sleepover in the old abandoned house on the hill. While there, a murderer breaks in and they must run from him."

What is Character vs. Character?

400
When the audience knows more than the characters.
What is dramatic irony?
500
The events that happen as a result of the highest point of tension.
What is the falling action?
500

The process by which a character changes throughout the story.

What is a character development?

500

This is often the source of conflict when related to time and place.

What is setting?

500
When expectations are not met.
What is situational irony?
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