Theme
the main message of a story
theme
a person in a story
character
a struggle or problem in a story that a character must overcome
conflict
the events in a story
plot
what a story is about
topic, main idea
Who is the main character of "Seventh Grade"?
Victor
to settle or solve
resolve
events that happen right after the climax, when tension begins to ease
falling action
relating to or experienced by all people
universal
In what part of the plot is the main character usually introduced?
The exposition
What is the main conflict of "The Lottery"?
Tessie v. the villagers
a series of events that build towards the climax
rising action
to win in the face of difficult odds
triumph
The antagonist or bad guy of a story
villain
a conflict that takes place inside a character, usually involving their emotions
internal conflict
a state of excitement or nervousness in not knowing what comes next
suspense
The theme of the Pixar short "Float."
The leading character in a story
protagonist
What is the main conflict in "Seventh Grade"?
Victor's feelings for Teresa.
the most dramatic or intense part of a story
climax