Plot Chart Diagram
the introduction to a story
Exposition
to examine carefully and in detail so as to identify causes, key factors, possible results
Analyze
a short overview of the main points of a text.
Summary
any person, animal, or figure represented in a literary work.
Character
What are your teacher's first names? (correct spelling)
Michelle and Shannon :)
often the most exciting point of the story or a series of exciting events.
Climax
of or relating to a text
Textual
the time and geographic location within a narrative, either non-fiction or fiction.
Setting
conversation between two or more persons.
Dialogue
What's the best sport ever?
Baseball-- duh
the story consists of all of the events that lead to the eventual climax of the story
Rising Action
to mention in support, proof, or confirmation
Cite
A repeated message within a narrative
Theme
the leading character, hero, or heroine of a drama or other literary work.
Protagonist
What city was your teacher born?
Miami, FL
includes all of the events and everything that happens as a result of the climax, including wrapping-up of main points, questions being answered, and character development.
Falling Action
that which tends to prove or disprove something; ground for belief; proof.
Evidence
the perspective from which the story is told.
Point of View
a person who is opposed to, struggles against, or competes with another; opponent; adversary.
Antagonist
What is Ms. Bove's favorite place?
beach
primary problem that drives the story.
Conflict
fully and clearly expressed or demonstrated; leaving nothing merely implied
Explicit
the most important or central thought of a paragraph or larger section of text, which tells the reader what the text is about
Central Idea
the sequence of interconnected events within the story of a play, novel, film, epic, or other narrative literary work.
Plot
How old is your teacher?
39 in 2 weeks!