Elements of Plot
This part of the plot introduces the characters, setting, and background information.
exposition
A conflict between a character and another character.
person vs person
This type of characterization directly describes the character’s traits.
direct characterization
When a character in the story is narrating using pronouns such as "I, we, us,"
First person POV
If three children are seen wearing wet raincoats, you can infer
it is raining outside
This phase occurs after the climax and leads to the resolution.
falling action
A character is struggling to make a decision
person vs self
This character undergoes significant inner change throughout the story.
dynamic character
When a narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters
third person omniscient
Foreshadowing is a literary device that gives _____about what will happen later
hints.
This is the turning point in the story where the protagonist figures out how to confront the main conflict.
climax
a character is shipwrecked on an abandoned island
person vs nature
This is the main character of a story
protagonist
Another way to refer to the theme of a story is
central idea, message
"Little did she know, today would be the longest day of her life"
This statement foreshadows
something bad is going to happen
This term describes the main problem or obstacle the characters must overcome.
conflict
A character encounters ghosts in his new home
person vs supernatural
This type of character is developed in a 3-Dimensional way
round
A narrator that only knows the actions of the characters, without any thoughts or feelings
Third person objective
Foreshadowing creates a feeling of
suspense
This term refers to the final resolution of the story where all loose ends are tied up.
denouement
a character is opposed to the new law being voted on by the city council
person vs society
A character that stays mostly unchanged throughout the story
static
This type of theme is stated in the story, like in many fairy tales
direct theme
What TWO things are required to form an inference
background knowledge and textual evidence