CHARACTERS
This type of character is the main character who works towards a goal
What is a protagonist?
This type of conflict happens inside a character's mind with decisions or morals
What is character vs. self (or internal conflict)?
This part introduces the characters and setting at the beginning of a story.
What is exposition?
This is the perspective from which a story is told.
What is point of view?
This is the central idea or lesson an author is making about a topic.
What is theme?
This character opposes or works against the main character
What is an antagonist?
When Harry Potter struggles against Draco, this is an example of this conflict type.
What is character vs. character?
This is the event that starts the main conflict and gets the story moving
What is the inciting incident?
This point of view uses words like "I," "me," and "my."
What is first person?
Friendship, growing up, and courage are examples of these one-word ideas
What are theme topics?
When the author TELLS us directly what a character is like
What is direct characterization?
When a character fights against laws, government, or traditions
What is character vs. society?
This part is the "meat of the story" and shows the events that build tension toward the most exciting part or just before the final conflict.
What is rising action?
This point of view uses "you" and makes the reader part of the story.
What is second person?
If a story's theme statement is "True friendship means being loyal," the theme topic is this word.
What is friendship?
When the author SHOWS us who the character is using STEAL.
What is indirect characterization?
A hurricane or tornado would be an example of this type of conflict.
What is character vs. nature?
This is the most exciting moment of conflict or the turning point of the story.
What is the climax?
This point of view uses "he" or "she" and knows only one character's thoughts.
What is third person limited?
This type of story usually has animals as characters and ends with a clear moral lesson or theme.
What is a fable?
This type of character develops and changes throughout the story
What is a dynamic character?
When a character struggles with robots or machines, like in iRobot.
What is character vs. technology?
This part shows how the conflict is solved, and the story ends.
What is the resolution?
This point of view has an all-seeing narrator who knows all characters' thoughts.
What is third person omniscient?
A good theme statement should apply to everyone, making it this type of idea.
What is universal?