A characterization term that includes physical, psychological, moral and social elements.
What is Round
100
Something that on the surface is literal but which also has another meaning
What is Symbol
100
The central character
What is Protagonist
100
An Example:
"Charles":
Laurie forgets to wave goodbye to Mom as he leaves home, heading off to kindergarten.
What is exposition
200
The opposition between forces in a story, the problem to be solved
What is Conflict
200
Who tells the story and how it is told; 1st person – the narrator is in the story, 3rd person – the narrator is an outsider.
What is Point of View
200
Clues left within the literary work for reader to infer conclusion before end of story.
What is Flashback
200
Whatever opposing force the protagonist struggles with
What is Antagonist
200
Example:
"Charles"
Laurie vs self
What is Conflict
300
The turning point, the action or decision that determines the outcome
What is Climax
300
The writer's attitude toward his readers and his subject.
What is Tone
300
A means that allows the writer to present events that happened before the time of the current narration; the mother tells the story "Charles" using this method.
What is Flashback
300
A series of actions; the plan of the story
What is Plot
300
An Example:
"Charles"
It is better to tell the truth and suffer the consequences than to lie and end up hurting others.
What is Theme
400
How the story is concluded
What is Resolution
400
The overall feeling the reader gets from the work.
What is Mood
400
A character who changes within the story, usually during the climax.
What is dynamic character
400
Who tells the story and how it is told; 1st person – the narrator is in the story, 3rd person – the narrator is an outsider.
What is Point of View
400
An Example
"Charles"
spilled his baby sister's milk; pulled a wagon full of mud through the kitchen; spoke insolently to father
What is Foreshadowing
500
Two different types of Conflict
What are Internal Conflict & External Conflict
500
A stereotypical character who never changes throughout the work.
What is Static
500
The central idea or universal truth that the story examines.
What is Theme
500
The total environment of a fictional work. Includes time period, place, and duration.
What is Setting
500
An Example:
"Charles"
humorous, ironic twist in ending