Characters
Protagonist
The leading character in a story (her0)
A character that is not developed (only one or two
traits)
Flat
The series of events and actions that
take place in a story.
Plot
The ending or conclusion of the story. All of the threads of the story are tied together.
Resolution
Person or forces against the protagonist
Antagonist
Round
A fully developed character with many traits (well
described)
Rising Action
The series of events, conflicts and
crisis in the story that lead to the
climax. Initial Action-the first action which
causes conflict.
Setting
The time and place that a story takes place in. Setting is important because it can help to create a mood for the story.
Foil
A character who reflects back the qualities or
characteristics of the protagonist
A literary device that is used step
by step in literature to highlight and explain the
details about a character in a story.
Characterization
Introduction to characters, setting
and conflict. The way things are before the
action starts.
Exposition
Foreshadowing
A device used by authors to signal beforehand or provide clues for a future event of major importance in the story.
A character that does not change throughout the
story
Static
Direct Characterization
The writer tells what the character is like.
Theme
Central message, concern or insight into life or human
nature (lesson) expressed through a literary work
(story, poem, painting etc...)
Mood
A literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions. Usually, mood is referred to as the atmosphere of a literary piece, as it creates an emotional situation that surrounds the readers.
A character that undergoes an important internal
change throughout the story. They usually learn
something about themselves/the world etc…
Dynamic
The writer shows what a
character is like by describing what the character
looks like, by telling what the character says and does
and by what other characters say about and do in
response to the character.
Indirect Characterization
Climax
Turning point of the story. The most intense moment (either mentally or in action). The conflict is resolved.
All action following the climax.
Falling Action