Plot
Time, place, and duration of a story
The two main categories of conflict
What is internal and external conflict?
What is direct characterization?
She was as brave as a lion
What is a simile?
Character that opposes, deceives, and often frustrates the main character
What is the antagonist?
The turning point of the story (most intense moment)
What is the climax?
What is character vs. nature?
What is characterization?
The moment was bittersweet
What is an oxymoron?
What is sensory language?
Loose ends are tied up and the conflict is solved
What is the resolution?
Type of conflict that occurs within the a characters mind
What is character vs. self?
Author reveals the personality of the character through actions, emotions, and dialogue
What is indirect characterization?
My dad is a hog
What is a metaphor?
Character that changes throughout the story
Events that follow the climax and ultimately lead to the resoultion
What is the falling action?
Struggle regarding the rules and and laws of a particular environment
What is character vs. society?
Character that does not change throughout the story
What is a static character?
The sheep went "baaa"
General emotions or feelings the author creates throughout the story
Ex: humorous, suspenseful
What is mood?
Plot component where characters, setting, and conflict are introduced
What is the exposition?
Ex: Tim struggles with the constant pressure of living up to his dad's reputation as a professional football player. He feels as though it's his destiny to also become a pro athlete.
What is character vs. fate?
The main character. Often the hero of the story
What is the protagonist?
I've told you to clean your room a million times
What is a hyperbole?
Refers to the central idea/lesson that the author is trying to teach the audience. Typically not stated directed
What is the theme?