This is the highest point of interest or suspense of a story.
What is the "climax"?
100
This means writing a happening or event in the order in which it occurred.
What is "sequence" or "sequential order"?
100
This means "writing what matters" or making sure that what you are writing about is related to your subject.
What is "relevance"?
100
This is one example of external conflicts (________________ vs. __________________)?
What is "character vs. character", "character vs. society", "character vs. nature", or "character vs. fate"?
200
This helps create the mood for the story.
What is "setting"?
200
This is after the climax and when tension eases; the events show the results of how the main character begins to resolve the conflict.
What is the "falling action"?
200
This word means "who you are writing for."
What is "audience"?
200
This is giving honor or praise, or talking highly about someone, in writing
What is "conferral"?
200
This is when the author gives a hint or a clue about what will happen in the FUTURE of the story.
What is "foreshadowing"?
300
This is the organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story.
What is the "plot"?
300
This type of action is the events that occur as a result of the central conflict.
What is the "rising action"?
300
This is a term that means language that is appealing to the senses. It uses sight, smell, sound, taste and touch to bring the reader into the narrative.
What is "imagery"?
300
These words or phrases are used to provide smoothness in writing when shifting between ideas.
What are "transition words and phrases"?
300
This is the only example of an internal conflict (_______________ vs. ________________).
What is "character vs. self"?
400
This is the main character of the story, the one with whom the reader identifies. This person is not necessarily “good.”
What is the "protagonist"?
400
This is another word for the introduction, when we learn about characters, setting and conflict.
What is the "exposition"?
400
This means a conversation between or among two or more people in writing.
What is "dialogue"?
400
This is a change or transfer in your writing.
What is a "shift"?
400
This is a trip back in time in a story, when the author stops the narrative and takes the reader to the PAST.
What is a "flashback"?
500
This is the force in opposition of the protagonist; this person may not be “bad” or “evil.”
What is the "antagonist"?
500
This is when loose ends are tied up and the conflict is solved.
What is the "resolution"?
500
This means to give the reader a little more by expanding, explaining, and giving examples.
What is "elaboration"?
500
This should never be shifted when writing.
What is "point of view"?
500
These are exaggerated statements. Example: "I am so hungry I could eat a horse."