Characterization
The 'main character' or 'hero'
What is the protagonist.
Author introduces the plot, setting, and background information.
What is the intro/exposition.
The message or moral of the story.
What is Theme.
A hero vs a villain.
What is Person vs. Person.
"Break a leg" is an example of...
What is verbal irony.
A character who's personality changes throughout the story.
What is a dynamic character.
Sometimes known as "the turning point" or the peak of suspense in the story.
What is the climax.
The readers feelings based on the authors words.
What is mood.
A character faces an inner conflict.
Person vs. Self
We know that Kevin has placed broken glass under the window in Home Alone, but the burglars do not. This is an example of...
What is dramatic irony.
The force acting against the protagonist.
What is the antagonist.
Final solution to the problem/conflict.
What is the resolution.
The authors feelings and attitude towards a subject.
What is tone.
A character tries to survive in the artic.
Person vs. environment.
A mechanics car is broken is an example of...
Situational Irony.
A realistic character with a complex personality.
What is a round character.
The events that show the characters lives returning to normal.
What is the falling action.
A narrative structure where the author knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
Third person omniscient.
A character struggles against a corrupt government.
Person vs Society
After the windmill scene in Shrek, we know Fiona is an ogre but Shrek does not. This is an example of...
Dramatic Irony.
A minor character, usually with only one apparent quality.
What is a flat character.
Suspense is created as the protagonist tries to solve the conflict.
What is the rising action.
Narrative structure where the narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.
Third person limited.
A character feels alone and alienated at school.
Person vs. Society.
The hero rescuing the princess is an ogre and NOT a handsome prince is an example of...
What is situational irony.