Elements of Plot
Conflict
A struggle within the story
Narrator
The character who is telling the story
1st Person
Author uses pronouns like "I" and "My" to tell the story.
Metaphor
comparison that does not use like or as
Man vs. Self (Internal)
A struggle between a character and his feelings, conscience, or fear
3rd Person
Uses pronouns like "He" "She" "They."
Simile
comparison using the words like or as
Climax
The turning point in the story
Man vs. Man (Internal)
A struggle between 2 characters
Antagonist
The character or force in conflict with the protagonist
Figurative Language
words or phrases that mean more than their dictionary definition
Personification
Giving human traits to an inanimate object
Falling Action
What events take place after the climax that prepare the story for its resolution
Man vs. Nature (External)
A struggle between a character and Mother Nature. Mother Nature: weather, animals, insects, sickness, and epidemics
Static Character
A character who does not change within the story
Literal Meaning
the dictionary definition of a word
Mood
the feeling the poem or story gives the reader
Resolution
How are the loose ends tied up? What questions are answered? How is the conflict resolved?
Man vs. Society (External)
A struggle between a character and the laws or beliefs of a group. It could include poverty, politics, social norms, expectations, or values.
Dynamic Character
A character who undergoes a major change within the story
Tone
the attitude of the writing, expressed through words the author uses
Theme
the big idea or message in a story or poem