Character Types
A character we know little about
Flat
A boy always tells the truth. A character trait to describe him might be ____
Honest
What is conflict?
The main problem in the story
The "big event" of a story where the major conflicts erupt in some kind of final showdown.
Climax
The feelings a story will make
Mood
A character that changes during the story
Dynamic
An athlete that can lift more weight than anyone else in the room. A character trait might be ____.
Strong
One character punches another character in the face after arguing with eachother
Person vs Person
The events leading up to the climax; conflicts are increased and acted out in many ways.
Rising Action
Where and when a story takes place
Setting
A character that does not change throughout the story.
Static
The boy won't talk to others and turns red when people approach him. A character trait might be ____.
Shy
A character is attacked by a shark while swimming in the ocean
Person vs Nature
The beginning of a novel or story that introduces the setting, characters, and conflict.
Exposition
When the author tells the reader a memory or background information from the past
Flashback
A character that we know a lot about.
Round
A student walks around with his fists clenched and a scowl on his face every day. A trait might be ____.
Angry
A character is trying to decide if they should lie to the police about what they saw.
Person vs Self
The events that immediately follow the climax, and will eventually lead to the resolution.
Falling Action
True or False
The conflict is solved at the end of every story
False
List 4 character types
Any of these is correct:
Protagonist, Antagonist, Minor, Main, Dynamic, Static, Round, and Flat
A student that is good at every sport and activity. A trait might be ___.
Athletic or Active
A character is fighting against their government to change a law.
Person vs Society
The outcome of the story, and when the problem is solved.
Resolution
The words the author uses to make the mood
Tone