Characters
What is the definition of character?
the person, animal, or creature in a work of fiction
What is a static character?
does not change through the course of a story
What is the organization of events in a story called?
plot
What is the struggle/problem within a story called?
conflict
What is setting?
the time and location where the story takes place
What is a protagonist?
the "good guy" or main character in a story
What is a flat character?
portrayed at one-sided or stereotypical, author does not give many details
What are the parts of plot in order?
exposition, narrative hook, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
What type of conflict is when the protagonist faces a problem against another character in the story?
character vs. character
What is the underlying message or lesson within a story?
theme
Who is the person, creature, or force who opposes the main character?
antagonist
What is a round character?
author gives many details about; complex characters that undergo development and change
What is the turning point/most intense part of a story called?
climax
What is character vs nature conflict?
the protagonist faces a problem against another character
the perspective from which the story is told
What are the four types of characters?
dynamic, static, round, and flat
In "The Python Brothers", is Alex a dynamic or static character?
dynamic
What is a narrative hook?
the part of the story that gets the reader interested; where the action starts
What type of conflict is it when the protagonist struggles against norms, values, or beliefs of a group or community?
character vs society
What point of view is it when the narrator is not part of the story but knows the protagonist’s inner thoughts and feelings?
limited third person
What is a dynamic character?
changes or grows during the course of a story
In "The Python Brothers", which character is best described at the antagonist?
Nick
What is the climax of "The Python Brothers"?
When the truck breaks down, forcing Freddy to leave for help, and the brothers see a python
What is character vs self conflict?
protagonist must make a difficult decision, struggling with a big emotion, etc.
What point of view is it when the narrator is not part of the story but knows inner thoughts and feelings of all characters?
omniscient third person