Plot Terms
the start of the plot that gives some background for the characters and sets the tone for the book, movie, etc.
exposition
a word describing a word or pronoun
adjectives
a struggle between two characters
man vs. man
a character that stays the same, supports the story
static character
the important moments throughout the story that leads up to the climax and take up the majority of the book, movie, etc.
rising action
a word used to modify a verb, adjective, or any other adverb
adverbs
struggle between a character and their own thoughts and feelings
man vs. self
a character that will change/adapt, especially as a result of conflict
dynamic character
the most suspenseful part of the story when you have the "it all makes sense now" moment (takes place towards the end
climax
descriptive language that appeals to one or more of the five senses
imagery
a struggle between a character and nature/natural disaster
man vs. nature
a character that is multi dimensional and complex (acts like a real person)
round character
the events after the climax leading up to the resolution
falling action
when two things are compared using like or as
similes
struggle between a person and society/societal norms and expectations
man vs. society
a character that is one dimensional, simple stereotypical
flat character
when the conflict is resolved and the book, movie, etc. comes to an end
resolution
a figure of speech in which two things are compared usually by saying one thing is another
metaphors
a struggle between two opposing forces
conflict
Is Harry Potter an antagonist or protagonist? (explain your answer)
Protagonist, because he is the main character and is the good guy of the story.