Characterization
Description of a character
characterization
perspective from which the story is told
point of view
provides characters, setting, and point of view
exposition
there are two types of conflict
internal & external
educated guess based on prior knowledge and the text
inference
how the character behaves
Actions
a character retelling his life experiences
1st person
provides the characters with a solution to their conflict
resolution
deals with a conflict inside the mind
man vs. self
main events of a story in chronological order
plot
what is revealed through the characters internal dialogue
thoughts and feelings
least used perspective, applies mostly to academic writing.
2nd person
highest point of tension in a story
climax
the most straightfoward type of conflict
man vs. man
helps the reader visualize the story
setting
two types of characterization
indirect & direct
tells the tory of "he"
3rd person
character makes choices that serve to unravel the story/conflict
rising action
man, vs. nature
human nature reflected in literature can be seen through
theme
process by which you come up with educated guesses.
inference
provides space for change in perspectives
Narration breaks
when characters are faced with the consequences of their choices.
falling action
battle against an unjust govemnment or culture
man vs. society
is embeded in each stage of plot
conflict