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?
100
This type ofconflict could involve a deep-sea fisherman getting stuck in a violent storm.
What is MAN VS. NATURE?
100
For this point of view, the narrator is a character who speaks using the words, "I" and "me".
What is FIRST PERSON?
100
This literary element is defined by the time and place of a story.
What is SETTING?
100
This is a figure of speech that compares two things using the word "like" or "as".
What is a SIMILE?
200
This is the beginning of a story. It establishes the setting (time & place) and introduces main characters.
What is EXPOSITION?
200
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?
200
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?
200
This type of character does not have much depth. He/she is sometimes described as "two-dimensional".
What is a FLAT CHARACTER?
200
This is when an author hints at or suggests events that might come later in the story.
What is FORESHADOWING?
300
This term refers to the events, conflicts, or crises that lead up to the climax.
What is RISING ACTION?
300
This type of conflict could involve two characters competing for the same job.
What is MAN VS. MAN?
300
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?
300
This type of character is complex and often experiences moral conflict. Sometimes he/she is described as "three-dimensional".
What is a ROUND CHARACTER?
300
This is the emotional atmosphere that we feel when we read a story, usually created by aspects of the setting.
What is MOOD?
400
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?
400
This type of conflict could involve two neighbors feuding over their property line.
What is MAN VS. MAN?
400
The type of point of view in this passage: "The fear crept up my spine. I was terrified."
What is FIRST PERSON?
400
In this type of characterization (developing a character), an author simply TELLS us about them.
What is DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION?
400
In this literary device, an author uses the same sounds repeatedly at the beginning of words.
What is ALLITERATION?
500
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?
500
In this type of conflict, a character might stand up against his community to defend something he believes in.
What is MAN VS. SOCIETY?
500
In this point of view, the narator usually speaks in first person ("I") -- but the reader can't necessarily trust him/her!
What is UNRELIABLE?
500
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?
500
This is one of Ms. McCallen's favorite movies.
What is Shawshank Redemption, Hoosiers, or A Nightmare Before Christmas?