The angle by which a story is told. The angle depends upon the narrator, or person telling the story.
What is Point of View?
100
The message about life or human nature that is "hidden" in the story that the writer tells.
What is Theme?
100
A pattern some authors will use to create a plot with variety.
What is a Plot Mountain?
200
The person or force that works against the hero/main character in the story.
What is the Antagonist?
200
A problem within a character's own mind..
What is Character vs. Self?
200
One of the characters in the story is telling the story. (I, me)
What is First-Person Point of View?
200
A warning or indication of future events.
What is Foreshadowing?
200
This introduces characters and settings while supplying background and setting the tone.
What is Exposition?
300
The main character in a story, often a good or heroic type.
What is the Protagonist?
300
A problem between a character and society, school, the Law, or some tradition.
What is Character vs. Society?
300
An example of this point of view is as follows: "Julian looked at me like I was the biggest moron in the world."
What is First-Person Point of View?
300
This is when what we expect differs from what actually happens.
What is Irony?
300
This introduces complications (problems) which build suspense and is when the plot "thickens."
What is Rising Action?
400
The place and time frame in which a story takes place.
What is the Setting?
400
A problem between a character and some element of nature - a blizzard, a hurricane, a mountain climb, etc.
What is Character vs. Nature?
400
Third-Person point of view allows the narrator to share the thoughts and feelings of two or more characters. (all, everything)
What is Third-Person Omniscient?
400
This is when what is said is different from what is meant.
What is Verbal Irony?
400
This is the turning point of the story and the moment when the suspense reaches its peak which results in a change for the main character. This sometimes occurs at the end of the story, without being followed by the falling action.
What is the Climax?
500
The action that makes up the story.
What is the Plot?
500
A problem or struggle that appears to be well beyond a character's control.
What is Character vs. Fate?
500
Third-Person point of view that allows the narrator to share the thoughts and feelings of only one character.
What is Third-Person Limited?
500
This is the process in which the author will use a character's actions, thoughts, and communication to reveal that character's personality.
What is Indirect Characterization?
500
This occurs after the climax of the story, resolves conflict and ties up loose ends of the story.