the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
What is Protagonist
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.
What is Plot Structure
The character who tells the story
What is a Narrator
The angle or perspective from which a story is told
What is Perspective
A character who undergoes important changes as a plot unfolds
What is Dynamic Character
the overall environment or feeling
What is Atmosphere
A person, object, action, place, or event in a narrative that in addition to its literal meanings suggests a more complex meaning.
What is a Symbol
The struggle a character faces from an outside force such as nature, physical obstacle, or another person.
What is External Conflict
the representation of the traits, motives, and psychology of a character in a narrative
What is Characterization
Engage the five senses (sights, sounds, smells, tastes, textures) to immerse the reader (e.g., "dead leaves crunched," "ashy fog," "smell of cookies")
What is Imagery
A character who contrasts with the protagonist to highlight their traits.
What is a Foil
the emotional response it aims to evoke in readers
What is Mood
A true story about your life
What is a Personal Narrative