Plot Arc
This is the beginning of a story where we learn the characters and setting.
Exposition
Two brothers argue over who gets the last cookie.
Character vs. Character
This type of characterization tells the reader directly what a character is like.
Direct
This literary term means the time and place of a story.
Setting
A family gets trapped in a snowstorm.
Character vs. Nature
These are the problems and events that build toward the most exciting part of the story.**Hint: the LONGEST part of Plot Arc.
Rising Action
A girl gets caught in a dangerous thunderstorm while hiking.
Character vs. Nature
This type of characterization makes the reader figure out what a character is like from their actions, thoughts, speech, appearance, or effects on others.
Indirect
This literary term describes the feeling a story gives the reader.
Mood/Tone
A student refuses to follow a school rule because she thinks the rule is unfair.
CHARACTER VS SOCIETY
This is the most INTENSE point or turning point of a story.
Climax
A student thinks the school rules are unfair and challenges them.
Character vs Society
In S.T.E.A.L., the S stands for this.
Speech
A story takes place at a middle school during the first week of school. What literary term describes this?
Setting
A boy is afraid to try out for the basketball team because he thinks he will fail.
Character vs. Self
After the climax, the story begins to come to an end.
Falling Action
Two friends argue about which movie they should watch.
Character vs Character
In S.T.E.A.L., the A stands for this.
Actions
A story makes you feel nervous and worried because something bad might happen. What literary term describes this feeling?
Mood
A girl gets into an argument with her best friend.
Character vs. Character
This is the part of the story where the problem is solved and the story ends.
Resolution
A boy is building a treehouse, but strong wind keeps blowing his supplies away.
Character vs Nature
“Sam is a very responsible student. He always completes his work on time.”
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Direct
What are the two things that make up a story's setting?
Time & Place
A character thinks, “I hope nobody notices that I'm nervous.”
Which part of S.T.E.A.L. is this?
T- Thoughts