breakdown into parts and examine carefully.
analyze
to judge, determine the value or quality of when evaluating an authors argument.
evaluate
to quote a piece of writing as evidence for or in support of an idea or opinion.
cite
when the author brings characters to life the methods an author uses to reveal his characters personalities.
characterization
The time and place of a story
setting
The plan of the story, the sequence of events that connect to a problem
plot
beginning, sets the stage for the story; characters are introduced, setting is described, and conflict is set.
exposition
The problem or struggle between two or more opposing forces.
The characters struggle between or within him/her self.
The conclusion of the story, loose ends are tied up
resolution
The category of literature (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama...)
Genre
a characters struggle against nature or another person or society.
external struggle.
The highest point of interest or suspense. The turning point in the action
climax
The deeper meaning to the story, the message or lesson learned
theme
Another word for a story
Writing that comes from the authors imagination, fake not real
fiction
The main character in the story
protagonist
The person telling the story
narrator
The reason that explains the characters thoughts feelings actions or speech.
character motive
A special quality or something special about someones personality, part of the characterization
character trait
one of the characters within the story is telling the story
first person point of view.
Someone outside the story is telling it
third person point of view
The character is the force of conflict against the main character.
Antagonist
allows the narrator to relate to the thoughts and feelings of all the characters
omniscient
Allows the narrator to relate to only one persons thoughts or feelings within the story.
seeing and recoding the action from a neutral and unemotional point of view.
camera third person
the perspective from which the story is told
point of view.