Point of View
The narrator is a character in the story and uses words like I, me, and my.
First-Person POV
This is the pattern of events, incidents, or situations that take place in a story.
Plot
A person, animal, or other figure who takes part in a story.
Character
The time and place where a story happens.
What is the setting?
The struggle or problem in a story.
Conflict
This POV uses you and speaks directly to the reader.
Second Person POV
This is the part where the main conflict is solved or settled.
Resolution
This is the central character around whom the story revolves.
Protagonist
This is the story's central or main idea, and it should not be confused with a moral.
Theme
A character struggles against another character. What type of conflict is this?
Character vs. Character
This POV uses he, she, or they and the narrator is outside the story.
Third Person POV
This is the part of the story where the characters, setting, and basic situation are introduced.
Exposition
The character or force that opposes the protagonist.
A story takes place in a school during winter. What are the setting's time and place?
Time = winter; Place = school
A character struggles against something inside themselves. What type of conflict is this?
Character vs Self
In this POV, the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters.
Third Person Omniscient
This is the most intense or important turning point in the story.
Climax
A character who is not the main character but helps support the story.
Supporting Characters
A story takes place in a small, isolated village during a long winter. The villagers have very little food, and they must work together to survive the harsh conditions. What theme could this story explore?
Working together and helping others can help people overcome difficult challenges.
A character is trying to survive a dangerous hurricane. Is this internal or external conflict?
External Conflict
In this POV, the narrator follows one character and knows that character's thoughts and feelings.
Third Person Limited
These are the events that happen after the climax and lead toward the ending.
Falling Action
What does STEAL stand for?
Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks
Why is setting important to a story?
It tells us when and where the story takes place and can affect the characters and events.
Maya desperately wants to win the school art competition. However, she keeps comparing her artwork to everyone else's and begins doubting whether she is talented enough to compete. She must decide whether to give up or believe in herself.
Character vs Self