Structure
The beginning of the story where characters, setting, and the main conflict are introduced.
Exposition
This is the main character in a story, usually who readers root for.
Protagonist
This POV uses "I" and is told from the narrators perspective.
First Person POV
The central message or lesson of a story.
Theme
A series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax.
Rising Action
The character often creates conflict and opposes the main character
Antagonist
This POV uses "he," "she," or "they" and is not a character in the story.
Third-person point of view.
When a character struggles with themselves, it’s this type of conflict.
Internal Conflict (Man VS Self)
The most intense or turning point of the story.
Climax
In The Lion King, Simba is this type of character who grows and changes over time
Dynamic Character
This narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
Third-person omniscient.
A battle between a character and nature is called this.
Man VS Nature
Events that happen after the climax as things start to settle.
Falling Action
Character that supports the main character and helps the plot move forward.
Supporting Character
In this limited POV, we only know the thoughts of one character.
Third-person limited.
In a dystopian novel, the character fighting against an unfair government is experiencing this.
Man vs Society.
The end of the story where loose ends are tied up.
Resolution (or Denouement)
Character with one or two traits, often not fully developed
Flat charater
This rare POV talks to the reader using "you."
Second-person point of view.
This conflict explores themes of free will vs. fate, the struggle against predetermined outcomes, and the search for agency.
Man VS Destiny