Plot Elements
This the part of the story that introduces readers to the characters and setting.
What is the introduction / exposition?
This term describes the person telling the story.
What is the narrator?
The main character within a story.
The central idea within a piece of literature.
What is the theme?
Any conflict between a character and an outside force is an example of this.
What is external conflict?
This is the event that gets the plot going.
What is the initial incident?
The narrator uses personal pronouns in this point of view.
What is first person?
The opposing force in a story.
What is the antagonist?
When a small element of a story is used to represent a bigger idea.
What is symbolism?
An example of this is Katniss vs. the other tributes in The Hunger Games.
What is person vs. person conflict?
The period of tension building in the story.
What is the rising action?
This point of view uses the reader as a character.
What is second person point of view?
These types of characters change in fundamental ways throughout the story.
What are dynamic characters?
A reference to an event prior to the events of the story.
What is a flashback?
Katniss vs. The Capitol is an example of this...
What is a Person vs. Society conflict?
The point of highest tension; the point where the conflict reaches its peak.
What is the climax?
The narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.
What is limited point of view?
These characters display many personality traits?
What are round characters?
A reoccurring element within a story.
What is a motif?
A character fighting their own self doubt is an example of this...
What is internal conflict?
Not all stories have one of these.
What is a conclusion?
The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters in the story.
What is omniscient point of view?
The characters are agents of change within the story.
What are catalysts?
This occurs when the weather in the setting aligns with the events of the story.
What is pathetic fallacy?
The classic film "Sharknado" is an example of this.
What is person vs. nature conflict?