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A memory that interrupts the flow of the story.
What is flashback?
A computer virus that destroys all of the satellites in space and causes a complete shutdown of cellphone usage across the world.
What is character vs technology
This type of character we only see one side of.
What is a flat character?
Define PLOT
The action or series of events that make up the story.
The action and events in a story
What is plot
A signal or warning when the author gives a hint about something that might happen later on in the story.
What is Foreshadowing?
I want to tell my mom the truth about who broke the lamp, but I know she will be mad and probably ground me.
Person vs. Self
Max would be considered this type of character
What is dynamic and round?
This is the turning point, or most exciting point of a story on Freytag's Pyramid (the plot line).
What is the CLIMAX
what are characters
The author uses the words I, me, my, our in the narration of the story.
What is first person point of view.
This type of conflict could involve a ghost, or a zombie, or an alien.
What is character vs SUPERNATURAL
This character causes problems for the main character. Not always the bad guy, but can be.
Who is the antagonist?
This is the final point of the Plot Pyramid or the Plot Line.
What is the resolution or DENOUEMENT
problem, struggle
what is the conflict?
This character causes problems for the main character. Not always the bad guy, but can be.
Who is the ANTAGONIST
A boy must survive in the woods alone when there is a plane crash.
Person vs. nature
The main character of the story, usually the good guy but not always perfect.
Who is the protagonist?
This part of the Plot pyramid is where the suspense is building.
What is the rising action
the main idea, lesson, moral of a story.
What is the theme?
The author writes using you or your. Usually in a recipe or instruction manual.
Second Person Point of View
Superman must fight the Joker to save Gotham City.
Person vs. Person
What is a flat character?
The parts of the plot pyramid in order.
1. exposition
2. inciting incident
3. rising action
4. climax
5. falling action
6. resolution/denouement
The where and the when.