Point of View
He, she, they, them, their
third person
The sequence of events in a story
Plot
a comparison of two unlike things using like or as
simile
When two forces oppose each other and create narrative tension
conflict
When a character does not change
static character
I, me, my, our, we, us
first person
The crucial moment where the story is decided.
Climax or turning point
a comparison of two unlike things without using like or as
metaphor
When one character is against another character
character v character conflict
when a character undergoes a significant internal change over the course of the narrative
dynamic character
you, your
2nd person
place, time period, environment
setting
giving human characteristics to something that is not human
personification
When a character has to fight within themselves
Internal conflict
when the author describes a character by telling what they are like. Can include eye color, personality traits, etc.
direct characterization
the perspective from which a story is told
point of view
When the problem is solved
resolution
when the reader is on the edge of their seat wondering what will happen next
suspense
When a character fights something outside of themselves
When an author shows what a character is like through their thoughts, actions, and speech
Indirect characterization
What point of view is the following:
"There's someone behind that door," Bjorn whispered, scared.
third person POV
List the plot line points in order
exposition, rising action, climax/TP, falling action, resolution
hints or clues the author drops about what will happen next
foreshadowing
Character v. Nature conflict
The main character, often but not always good
protagonist