Story Vocabulary
Plot Structure
Conflict
Theme/Character Traits
Literary Devices/Story Devices
100
the chain of events that make up a story
What is plot?
100
the first part of plot; characters, setting, and basic situation are revealed
What is exposition?
100
conflict that takes place inside a character's mind or heart; sometimes involves a decision
What is internal conflict?
100
The truth or central idea a story reveals about life
What is theme?
100
a comparison of two unlike things using like or as
What is simile?
200
The main character in the story.
What is protagonist?
200
events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution; conflicts begin moving towards resolution
What is falling action?
200
a struggle between a character and his feelings, conscience, or fear
What is man vs. self?
200
the characteristics of a person
What are character traits?
200
a comparison of two unlike things by saying that one thing is an object or thing
What is metaphor?
300
the time and place of a story
What is setting?
300
the most exciting or intense part of the story for the protagonist; usually the turning point.
What is the climax?
300
takes place between a character and something outside the character
What is external conflict?
300
Characters reveal their traits through the character's what?
Thoughts, words, feelings, choices, and actions
300
Words that appeal to the reader's five senses; touch; smell; taste; sight; hear
What is imagery?
400
the character or force in conflict with the protagonist
What is antagonist?
400
the end of the story; loose ends of the plot are tied up; conflicts are resolved
What is the resolution?
400
a struggle with mother nature
What is man vs nature?
400
what are three character traits?
Answers vary.
400
hints or clues suggesting what may happen later in the story
What is foreshadowing?
500
problems that arise as characters struggle to reach their goals
What are complications?
500
main part of the story; moves the plot along; where complications arise
What is rising action?
500
The struggle with the laws or beliefs of a group
What is man vs. society?
500
Rebecca responded to her mom using sarcasm and stomped her foot. What character trait could you use to describe Rebecca?
Stubborn, angry, rude.
500
techniques that writers use to make a story more interesting and to enhance the experience for the reader
What are story devices?
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