Story Vocabulary
the first part of plot; characters, setting, and basic situation are revealed
What is exposition?
conflict that takes place inside a character's mind or heart; sometimes involves a decision
What is internal conflict?
The truth or central idea a story reveals about life
What is theme?
A comparison of two unlike things using like or as
What is simile?
events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution; conflicts begin moving towards resolution
What is falling action?
a struggle between a character and his feelings, conscience, or fear
What is man vs. self?
the characteristics of a person
What are character traits?
A comparison of two unlike things by saying that one thing is an object or thing
What is metaphor?
the most exciting or intense part of the story for the protagonist; usually the turning point.
What is the climax?
takes place between a character and something outside the character
What is external conflict?
Characters reveal their traits through the character's...
What are thoughts, words, feelings, choices, and actions?
Words that appeal to the reader's five senses; touch; smell; taste; sight; hear
What is imagery?
the end of the story; loose ends of the plot are tied up; conflicts are resolved
What is the resolution?
a struggle with mother nature
What is man vs nature?
Three character traits are...
Answers vary.
Hints or clues suggesting what may happen later in the story
What is foreshadowing?
the problem that arises as characters struggle to reach their goals
What is conflict?
main part of the story; moves the plot along; where complications arise
What is rising action?
The struggle with the laws or beliefs of a group
What is man vs. society?
Rebecca responded to her mom using sarcasm and stomped her foot. Rebecca's character traits are..
What are stubborn, angry, rude traits?
Techniques that writers use to make a story more interesting and to enhance the experience for the reader
What are story devices?