Point of View
This point of view uses pronouns like I, me, my, and we because the narrator is a character in the story.
First Person Point of View
The beginning of a story where the characters, setting, and basic situation are introduced.
Exposition
A struggle that takes place within a character's own mind, such as making a tough choice or overcoming fear
Internal Conflict/ Character vs. Self
True or False: A theme can be expressed as a single word like "love" or "courage".
False
The time and place in which a story's events occur.
Setting
In this point of view, an outside narrator focuses on the thoughts, feelings, and actions of only one specific character.
The highest point of emotional intensity, action, or turning point in a story.
Climax
A struggle between two or more characters, such as an argument, physical fight, or rivalry.
Character vs. Character
The central message, lesson, or moral about life that an author conveys through a story.
Theme
When an author directly states a character's traits in the text, such as "Leo was a sneaky boy".
Direct Characterization
An "all-knowing" outside narrator who can see into the minds and emotions of all characters uses this point of view.
3rd Person Omniscient
The stage of the plot diagram where loose ends are tied up and tension decreases immediately following the climax.
Resolution
A character struggling against severe weather, wild animals, or natural hazards fits into this type of external conflict.
Character vs. Nature
This term is used to describe the theme as broadly applying to human life.
Universal
The overall feeling or atmosphere created for the reader by a text's setting and descriptive language.
Mood
This point of view directly addresses the reader using the pronoun you.
Second Person Point of View
The events that directly follow the climax.
Falling Action
When a main character challenges unfair laws, traditions, or social rules, they are engaged in this specific external conflict.
Character vs. Society
Convert the topic "Honesty" into a full theme statement.
"Honesty builds trust, while lies destroy relationships"
Literary hints or clues an author leaves early in a story to prepare the reader for events that happen later.
Foreshadowing
Identify the point of view used in this passage: "You walk into the dimly lit hallway, heart pounding, hoping you didn't forget your keys."
Second Person Point of View
The section of the plot diagram that builds tension through a series of events and complications leading up to the climax.
Rising Action
Name the specific conflict type in this scenario: "Katniss must decide whether to trust Peeta or keep her distance to stay alive.
Character vs. Self
Explain the difference between a story's topic and its theme.
A topic is a single word/subject (e.g., friendship), while a theme is the author's complete message or lesson about that topic
When is our test?
Tuesday (tomorrow)!