Characters
Characters
People, animals, or other beings involved in a story.
Setting
Time and place in which a story occurs.
Resolution
The conclusion where the main conflicts are resolved.
Conflict
Conflict is the problem in the story, or struggle between opposing forces.
Point of View
The perspective from which the story is told.
Protagonist
The main character, often the "hero," or “good guy” whose journey the story follows.
Geographical Location
A specific city, country, or even a fictional world.
Climax
The turning point of the story, where the conflict is at its peak.
A character's struggle with their own mind, morals, desires, or physical limitations. A character might struggle with a difficult decision, battle self-doubt, or fight a personal addiction.
Man vs. Self
First-person
The narrator is a character in the story and uses "I" or "we." This creates an intimate and personal perspective.
The “villain” or “bad guy” of the story.
Antagonist
The historical era, time of day, or year are examples of...
Time Period
Rising Action
A series of events that build suspense and lead to the climax.
The protagonist faces off against another character, who is usually the antagonist.
The struggle can be a physical fight, a verbal disagreement, or a clash of opposing ideologies and goals.
Man vs. Man
Second-person
The narrator addresses the reader directly, using "you" or "yourself" placing them in the role of the protagonist.
A character that remain the same throughout the whole story.
Static character
Social and Cultural Environment
The customs, values, and daily life of the society in which the story takes place.
Falling Action
The events that follow the climax, leading toward the resolution.
The protagonist is up against the forces of the natural world. This can be surviving
a natural disaster, battling a dangerous animal, or enduring extreme weather conditions.
Man vs. Nature
Third person
The narrator is outside the story, observing the characters and events.
The narrator is not a character themselves.
Is complex, realistic, and fully developed.
"3 AM at night" is an example of which type of time?
Time Period
Exposition
Background to the story. The introduction of the characters, setting, and basic situation.
When a protagonist opposes the established rules, laws, or traditions of their
community or government. The character's struggle is with an entire system or group, not just a single person.
Man vs. Society
The central idea, message, or underlying
meaning of a story.
Theme