Plot
The time, location, and environment in which a story takes place.
What is setting?
What is rising action?
A character or group of characters who stand in opposition to the protagonist. It comes from the Greek word meaning "opponent," "competitor," or "rival."
What is antagonist?
This begins with the consequences from the climax and moves towards the conclusion of the story.
What is falling action?
What is a protagonist?
The highest point of action/tension in the plot
Climax
A person, animal, being, creature, or thing in a story. They are used to perform actions, speak dialogue, and move the story along a plot line.
What is character?
The other characters in the story. They are not as important, but they still play an important role in driving the story forward.
What is a minor character?
A character that lacks depth or real personality.
What is a flat character?
An event that sets the main character or characters on their journey through the plot diagram
Inciting incident
A character who goes through significant internal changes. This character learns a lesson or changes as a person (for better or worse).
What is a dynamic character?
A character who stays mostly the same throughout the story.
What is a static character?
The author clearly states the character's traits and qualities.
What is direct characterization?
What is a round character?
When a character struggles with their own opposing desires or beliefs.
What is internal conflict?
What are the two types of characterization?
Indirect, Direct
List the five elements of STEAL
Speech
Thoughts
Effects on others
Actions
Looks
List the 4 types of conflict; Character vs. ...
Character, Self, Nature, Society