types of characters
the main character
what is the protagonist?
uses words like i, me, myself
what is first person point of view?
a point in the story that has the greatest tension
what is the climax?
two characters are fighting against each other, whether literally or metaphorically
what is man verses man?
what is this an example of?
Maybe Mom can make my macaroni
what is alliteration?
the main character is in conflict with this character
what is the antagonist?
uses words like he, his, she, hers, has a narrator
what is third person point of view?
the final outcome of a story
what is the resolution?
one character is against a force of nature
what is man verses nature?
what is this an example of
I'm as hungry as a hippo
what is a simile?
this is a character we know a lot about
(percy jackson, ponyboy, aven, ect.)
what is a round character?
uses words such as you, yours, yourself
what is second person point of view?
a point in the story where the conflict is introduced and tension is rising
what is rising action?
an example of this would be the hunger games
what is man verses society?
what is this an example of
He ran up to the door, and boom! The glass broke!
what is an onomatopoeia?
this character doesn't learn anything; they stay the same
what is a static character?
uses words such as he, her, his, hers, and the narrator knows what most of the characters are thinking and feeling
what is third person omniscient?
a point in the story where tension is reduced, and things are being resolved
what is falling action?
an example of this would be stargirl
what is man verses self?
what is this an example of?
The wind was howling last night.
what is personification?
this character is usually the main character, they learn a lesson or gain a new idea
what is a dynamic character?
uses words such as he, her, his, and hers, but the narrator does not know what any of the characters are thinking
what is third person objective?
introduction to the story
what is the exposition?
this is external
what is an external conflict?
what is this an example of?
life is a highway.
what is a metaphor?