greek roots
ic-ical
having the nature of
a common type of conflict in which one characters needs or wants are at odds with anothers
man vs man
he, she, it, they
3rd person
what is uncomplicated, unchanging, and can advance the plot?
static/flat character
what is a negative/ turning point of the story called?
conflict
-ary, -ory
connected with; having to do with
the opposition the character faces from within themselves.
man vs self
jumps from person to person expressing their thoughts and feelings
3rd person omniscient
what is multi-dimensional, and can undergo major changes in thought or behavior?
Round/Dynamic character
what is the environment of the story ( ex: time, place, mood )
setting
-ous, -ious
full of; characterized by
in a conflict with the wilderness, weather, or a natural disaster.
man vs nature
stays with one person expressing their thoughts and feelings
3rd person limited
you know what they look like/ told by the author.
Direct Characterization
what are the entitie/s who interact with events and actions of the story?
characters
-ive, -ative, -itive
inclined to; having the quality of
when the protagonist is placed in an conflict with the government, or a cultural tradition or societal norm of some kind.
man vs society
from the narrators pov
1st person
Uses characters speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks to give the character dimension
Indirect characterization
what is compromised of actions and events that happen to the characters?
the plot
-id
in the condition of; resembling
pitting characters against phenomena like ghosts, God's, or monsters with an unequal playing field.
man vs supernatural
you, you're, your
2nd person
why do the authors create them?
for a purpose
what is the controlling idea, the big idea?
the theme