The beginning of the story that gives you the background information about the character and the story.
Exposition
100
This type of conflict only occurs within the character's mind. It happens when a character has to think about the choices they have made.
Internal Conflict
100
This Point of View uses the pronoun "I" through the entire story.
1st Person
100
What is the author's purpose?
The reason why the author wrote the story.
200
The opposing force of a story - usually the bad guy in the story
Antagonist
200
The events that lead up to most intense parts of the story.
Rising Action
200
This type conflict exists in all forms of the OUTSIDE world.
External Conflict
200
This point view is similar to directions and uses the pronouns "You or Me"
Second Person
200
What is Theme?
The main message or idea of the story.
300
Characters that aid or assist the main character of the story.
Supporting Characters
300
The central problem in the story
The Conflict
300
An example of this type of conflict is when two people physically fight or argue with each other.
Man vs. Man
300
This point of view uses the characters name and the pronoun he, she, or it. The reader only knows the thoughts and feelings of one person or entity.
3rd Person Limited
300
All the events that occur after the climax of the story
Falling Action
400
This is the process of deciding if a character is good or bad based on the their actions, choices, and thoughts.
Characterization
400
The most intense part of the story. Think about the final battle in the movie or in a horror movie when the killer is finally revealed.
Climax
400
An example of conflict is when man is faces with bad weather, animals, or the environment that are often beyond his control.
Man vs. Nature
400
This point of view uses the characters' names and the pronouns he, she, it, we, they, or us. The reader knows what every character thinks and feels.
3rd person omniscient
400
The when and where of the story
Setting
500
Jimmy's character is similar to another character from the book we have read. Name the character and how they are alike.
Ponyboy Orphaned Had to run from the law. His life changed within a week.
500
The end of the story. Most of the problems have been solved and the main character has changed.
Resolution
500
This type of conflict forces people to fight their governments, religion, or other beliefs.
Man vs. Society
500
In the story, Somewhere in the Darkness, what point of view is used?
3rd Person Limited
500
A figure of speech that makes a reference to, or representation of, people, places, events, literary work, myths, or works of art, either directly or by implication. (hint one of the categories on IXL)