Character
The main character; who the story is about or focuses on
Protagonist
The point in the story where the tension, excitement, or stakes reach the highest level.
Climax
Is Man vs. Society an internal or external conflict?
Name the POV:
"I was so nervous, I didn't sleep at all the night before my exam."
First Person
The general feeling, climate, or atmosphere a story creates in the reader's mind.
Mood
This type of character changes throughout the story or learns a lesson.
Dynamic
The introduction or beginning of a story that reveals important background information. This can include setting and details about characters
Exposition
The video we watched of Moana battling the waves of the ocean was an example of which type of conflict?
Man vs. Nature
Name the POV:
"Mia was so nervous, she didn't sleep at all the night before her exam."
Third Person Limited
The author's attitude towards their subject
The opposition of the protagonist, usually the "bad guy"
Antagonist
Pushes the plot along, building tension to keep us invested in the story as it moves forward.
Rising action
Two characters in conflict, can be a verbal or physical fight
Man vs. Man
Name the POV:
"Maya stared at the ceiling of her bedroom, not being able to sleep at all. She had practice tests and study guides scattered around."
Third Person Objective
the message or lesson the author is trying to get across with the story
Theme
This type of character has one or two main traits, usually all positive or negative
Flat
The events that happen after the climax and before the resolution.
Falling action
The example of Rapunzel feeling both excited and guilty for escaping her tower is an example of which type of conflict?
Man vs. Self
Name the POV:
"Maya lay awake nervously, staring at her ceiling. She was anxious about her exam the next day. Maya's mother could see her bedroom light was still on, and she became worried about her daughter."Third Person Omniscient
What type of irony is the following?
A fire station catches on fire
Situational Irony
Character who provides contrast to the main character, like a mirror
Foil
What is the specific event called that starts the main plot?
Inciting Incident
Which type of conflict describes a character going against social norms or expectations
Man vs. Society
Maya's mother entered the room. "What's wrong?" she asked.
"I can't sleep. I'm too nervous about the test tomorrow," Maya replied.
Third Person Objective
Name one purpose of foreshadowing (there are two)
Builds suspense, makes you want to know more
or
Makes the narrator more believable