Elements of Fiction
The moment where the main conflict is at its most intense; this is a turning point.
What is the climax?
The character or thing going against the main character is called this.
What is the antagonist?
What is the term for finding quotes and using them to strengthen a claim?
Potential Theme:
"Check yourself before you wreck yourself (or anyone else - including the old guy who is just trying to survive)!"
What is "Twenty Dollar Bill"?
The perspective from which a story is told.
What is point-of-view?
The conclusion, or end to a story, during which all conflicts are resolved.
What is the denouemont (resolution)?
The type of characterization that utilizes explicit explanations or descriptions.
What is direct characterization?
The message about life or lesson the reader is supposed to learn from a text
What is theme?
Potential Theme:
"If people ghost on their promises, don’t keep giving them the good stuff for nothing."
What is "The Good Samaritan"?
A struggle between two opposing forces.
What is conflict?
The point in the story when conflicts are continuing to deepen.
What is the rising action?
This is also known as Internal Conflict.
What is Person vs. Self?
What is mood?
Potential Theme:
"While generosity may pose challenges, it ultimately fosters greater interpersonal connections and societal well-being compared to the self-serving inclination to retain resources solely for oneself."
What is "A Hundred Bucks of Happy"?
The point of view where the narrator is also a character in the story.
What is 1st person point of view?
A character's sudden moment of clarity; a realization
What is an epiphany?
Which point of view does the narrator know all the thoughts and feelings of all characters and is not a character in the story?
What is 3rd person omniscient?
Potential Theme:
"Fear significantly influences behavior in both humans and animals, highlighting the fundamental similarities in instinctual responses across species."
What is "The Most Dangerous Game"?
The point in the story where something happens to "spark" conflict.
What is the narrative hook?
A complex and realistic character who undergoes a significant change.
What is a dynamic character?
The author's perceived attitude toward the subject, topic, or characters.
What is tone?
"Pain's just a passing vibe; friendship is forever"
What is "Eraser Tattoo"?