Conflict
Internal Conflict vs External Conflict
A conflict that character's have within themselves vs. a conflict that physically takes place
Who wrote "The Republic" which holds "The Allegory of the Cave"
Plato
An ending to an act, chapter, or novel that leaves the audience in suspense with an unresolved and shocking plot point
Cliffhanger
Define setting
a time and place where narrative exists (where did it happen and when did it happen)
Two types of characterization
Implicit and Explicit
The only example of internal conflict
Person vs. Self
When did the prisoner/philosopher reach enlightenment?
When they were exposed to "the light" and their eyes were physically changed
Magnetic Plot Device
An object, person, or piece of information is something that the antagonist wants, needs, or is attracted by.
(think allspark from Transformers, John Connor from Terminator, etc.)
How setting is usually identified in literature
dialogue or description
Describes the character through their physical appearance, line of work, passions, or pursuits and is necessary for major plot points
Explicit or Direct Characterization
Person vs. Society
Define Philosophical Conflict
moral conflict between a character's worldview or beliefs and the world around them
Red Herring
Used to divert the audience's attention away from something - a trick that convinces the audience they have figured out the plot. (Think mysteries, thrillers, horror, and crime stories).
define plot device
a technique in a narrative that moves the plot forward
Implicit or Indirect characterization
Person vs. Fate/Supernatural
This type of conflict pits your characters against existential forces coming for them.
Prisoner, Cave, Light, Fire, Shackles, Voices, Shadows
Ticking Time Bomb
A literal or figurative ticking time bomb can drive the narrative and create urgency and tension within the story. (Interstellar)
Text we used to demonstrate description of setting
J.R.R Tolkien's "The Hobbit"
Round Character
character with complex traits that can develop or change in a story
List all 6 conflicts
Person vs. Self, Person vs. Person, Person vs. Nature, Person vs. Society, Person vs. Machine, Person vs. Supernatural
Define "allegory"
A symbolic narrative
Plants and Playoffs
Cinematic examples of foreshadowing. You plant images, objects, or information throughout your story and later create payoffs that explain why those elements were present in the first place.
Define frenetic
fast and energetic in a wild and uncontrollable way
What is a "foil" character
A character that contrasts with the protagonist in order to emphasize his or her character traits