Elements
An indication, clue or suggestion of what will happen later.
Foreshadowing
This is the highest moment of dramatic action.
Climax
What is the definition of Conflict?
Conflict is the opposition of forces which ties one incident to another and makes the plot move.
The main character, struggling to overcome an obstacle.
Protagonist
What are the four possible Points-of-View?
First Person
Third Person, Omniscient
Third Person, Limited
Objective
Used symbolically to explore or mirror the characters, theme, mood or conflict of a story.
Setting
Follows the climax and starts the plot toward its resolution.
Falling Action
An external conflict in which the central character is pitted against forces of nature
Man vs. Nature
Character or force that opposes the protagonist.
Antagonist
Name one way that we can learn about a character's qualities.
What they say, what they do, what they think, how they feel.
The withholding of important information to make the reader anticipate what is going to happen next.
Suspense
Indicates the setting, the mood, and introduces the characters.
Exposition
An external conflict where the protagonist is pitted against some other person or small group of people
Man vs. Man
This character does not grow; he or she stays the same throughout the story.
Static Character
What is the definition of a plot device?
Plot Devices are used to enhance the story and make the plot more interesting and complex.
A device in which the chronological sequence of events is interrupted by the interjection of a future or past events.
Flash Forward / Flashback
Any events or information that has happened before the story takes place
Antecedent Action
An internal conflict that pits the protagonist against some element in his or her nature
Man vs. Self
A flat character that appears so often that his traits are well known and predictable.
Stereotype / Stock Character
Name one of the 4 possible endings of a story
This is the author’s underlying meaning or main idea that he or she is trying to convey.
Theme
It is the first event, which if removed from the story, the story would not occur.
Initial Incident
An external conflict which pits the protagonist against the morals, beliefs, or laws of the people around him or her
Man vs. Society
A realistic, complex character with several dimensions (sides).
Round Character
What three things must a character be in order to be convincing?
1. Consistent
2. Motivated
3. Plausible/Lifelike