A character who does not change throughout the story.
What is a static character?
The beginning of a story when the reader is introduced to the characters and setting. (The first step in the plot diagram)
What is exposition?
Clues or hints that occurred before the present time in a story.
What is foreshadowing?
The author TELLS the reader what the character is like.
Example: Ben is a quiet, shy boy.
Is this an example of DIRECT characterization or INDIRECT characterization?
What is direct characterization?
A character who does change throughout a story.
What is a dynamic character?
The second part in the plot diagram when conflict is first introduced.
What is Rising Action?
A scene in a story that occurred before the present time in the story.
What is a flashback?
The author SHOWS the reader what the character is like through the STEAL method. Is this DIRECT characterization or INDIRECT characterization?
Example: Ben studied day after day, staying focused on his education, while the other students spent time playing.
What is indirect characterization?
What is a protagonist?
The most exciting part of the story. (The third plot element in the plot diagram)
What is Climax?
Using language to make a comparison, add emphasis, or say something in a creative way. This type of language is not taken literally.
What is figurative language?
The overall life lesson in a story.
What is theme?
The enemy or opponent of the main character.
What is an antagonist?
The part of the plot when the conflict is starting to resolve. (The fourth element in the plot diagram)
What is Falling Action?
The feeling the reader gets from reading a story.
What is mood?
The location in which a story takes place, including the time period.
What is setting?
A character who demonstrates many character traits.
What is a round character?
The last element in the plot diagram. This is the end of the story when the conflict has been resolved.
What is Resolution?
The perspective from which a story is told.
What is point of view?
The STEAL method is used to help the reader better understand a character through indirect characterization.
The STEAL method stands for ...
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