Types of characters
A limited character, usually a minor character who has only one apparent quality
What is Flat Character?
In this story, Ricky was surfing and was randomly attacked by a shark
What is person vs nature
I’m a "pop" in the quiet of the intro, the specific event that knocks the story off balance and forces the hero to start their journey
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What is Inciting incident
Where the story is and when it happens
What is Setting
One who does not change in the course of a story. Often times this kind of character fails to achieve their goals or are defeated but the unwillingness to change or adapt
In this story, a hero battles out a villain physically, emotionally, morally and psychologically
What is person vs person
I’m the "side quest" of the story- a secondary sequence of events that runs alongside the main journey, often involving supporting characters.
What is Subplot
The central idea behind story- a reflection on life.
What is Theme
A character, often the protagonist, who undergoes a significant lasting change, usually in his or her outlook on life
What is Dynamic character
In this story, Mary struggles with deciding whether to sneak out to go to party or stay at home because she knows she has school tomorrow
What is person vs oneself
I’m the "emotional earthquake" of the story- the highest point of tension where the hero’s fate is decided and there’s no turning back
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What is Climax
The point of view where protagonist tells own story directly to reader using (I). Tells us how main character thinks and feels from inside the story
What is First person
Describe an epiphany. What type of character is usually associated with this? When does it happen?
what is an epiphany is a moment of significant realization which happens to the main character, usually at the end of the story
—> associated with dynamic
In this story, Marty lives in a dystopian world where the government controls everything he does and because of this he chooses to rebel against the society he lives in
What is person vs society
I’m the long exhale after the explosion; the section where the dust settles, the "villain" is dealt with, and the tension starts to slide downhill
What is falling action
Name 3 kinds of endings
What is Happy, sad, indeterminate or surprise
Name all the ways a character can be classified
What is Flat, round, static, dynamic, stereotype/stock, foil
In this story, all pigs are locked in cages. A brave young girl needs to decide wether she is willing to go against the society she lives in to free these pigs or stay quiet and accept her circumstances.
What is Person vs oneself and person vs society
I’m the "final destination" where every loose thread is tied into a neat bow and the story’s main conflict is officially settled
What is Denouement or resolution
Tell me all 5 ways you can tell what a character is like
What is What character says, what character does, what others say about character, how other characters act towards the character what author says about character