Parts of a Story
Events that build tension and lead to the climax of a story.
What is Rising Action
Something happens to disrupt the hero's normal life — a challenge, a problem, or an invitation to change.
What is the Call to Adventure
The pronouns I/me =
1st Person
Three words, phrases, or examples grouped together for emphasis. Example: "It's fast, fun, and free!"
What is The Rule of Three
An EXTREME exaggeration not meant to be taken literally. Example: "I've told you a million times!" or "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."
What is hyperbole?
Events that happen after the climax. The tension starts to ease.
What is Falling Action
A mentor, guide, or magical helper appears to give the hero advice, tools, or encouragement.
What is Assistance?
Pronouns he/she they =
3rd Person
Mr. Beast approves of this message and an example of this:
Celebrity / Influencer Endorsement
Life is a rollercoaster is an example of
What is a metaphor?
The big life message or lesson the author wants readers to understand.
What is the Theme
The hero faces a series of tests, obstacles, and enemies that challenge and strengthen them.
What are Trials?
The pronoun you
2nd
Appealing to the reader's EMOTIONS. Example: Showing sad images or stories to create sympathy.
What is Pathos
The night of the living dead
Oxymoron
Once upon a time, in a land far away is an example of this.
What is the exposition
The DARKEST MOMENT — the hero faces their greatest fear or failure. It seems like all is lost.
What is Crisis?
The author knows only ONE character's thoughts =
Limited
Suggests everyone is doing it — creates pressure to join in. Example: "Everyone in your neighborhood already has one!"
What is Bandwagon?
When what is said or expected is the OPPOSITE of what happens. Example: A fire station burning down
What is irony?
Darth Vader vs Luke Sywaker is an example of this kind of conflict in a story.
What is Character vs. Character? Or Man vs Man?
The hero has changed. They live differently because of what they learned and experienced.
What is New Life
The author knows EVERYONE's thoughts =
Omniscient
Appealing to CREDIBILITY and trustworthiness. Example: "As a doctor with 20 years of experience..."
What is Ethos
It's time to hit the books is an example of:
What is an Idiom?
The ending. Conflicts are solved, and loose ends are tied up.
Resolution
The hero's normal, everyday life BEFORE the adventure begins. Everything seems ordinary.
What is Status Quo, or Ordinary World?
"Maya stared at the locked door, her heart pounding. She didn't know it yet, but across town, her brother was already on his way."
3rd Person Omniscient
The facts and numbers speak for themselves, so buy this car!
What is Logos?
Her heart melted like butter is an example of which two figures of speech?
What is personification and simile?