Definitions
Define setting.
the time and place of a story/ when and where a story takes place
What is the turning point in the story?
Climax
Person, place, thing, idea
Noun
Maddie and Claire compete for the final spot on the cheerleading squad.
Person vs. Person
What are the two types of conflict?
Internal and external
Define protagonist.
the main character in a story
This part of the diagram leads up to the climax. The conflict begins to build, and the protagonist begins to face challenges.
Rising Action
The action a noun is doing
Action verb
Mary and Kyle are in the woods. They see a tornado heading towards them.
Person vs. Nature
What is an independent clause?
A clause that can stand on its own without relying on something else for meaning.
It is a full sentence.
Define antagonist.
the character that struggles against/opposes the main character
This is the end of the story. Everything gets wrapped up.
Resolution
A word that describes a noun or pronoun
adjective
John has a project to do for school, but his computer keeps crashing.
Person vs. Technology
What point of view is it when a character in the story is telling the story?
1st person
Define plot.
the sequence of events in a story
This part occurs after the climax. The conflict begins to be wrapped up, but the protagonist may face additional challenges here.
Falling Action
A word that describes a verb, adjective, or another one of itself
adverb
Cassie is haunted by the ghost of her former best friend.
Person vs. Supernatural
What type of sentence is the following sentence?
I went to class yesterday, but I did not do anything the teacher asked.
Compound
Define conflict.
the struggle or obstacle that a protagonist faces in a story
This is the beginning of the story. Characters and setting are introduced. Background information is given. Point of view is established.
Exposition
There are two types: subordinating and coordinating.
Conjunction
A group of students gather to protest police brutality.
Person vs. Society
What is the idea that recurs or is spread throughout a work of literature?
Theme