Plot Elements
The start; introduces Setting (Time/Place) and Characters.
Expostion
The main character or "hero" of the story.
A struggle against laws or rules.
character vs society
The repetition of the same beginning consonant sound in a group of words.
alliteration
Words written in a darker or slanted font.
Bold/italics
The highest point of excitement; the big turning point.
Climax
A character who undergoes an important internal change.
dynamic character
A character who does not change internally throughout the story.
static charcter
A comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as."
simile
A few sentences explaining a picture or map.
Caption
The final outcome where loose ends are tied up.
Resolution
The universal lesson or message about life (expressed as a sentence).
theme
The author’s attitude toward the subject they are writing about.
tone
A word that mimics the actual sound it describes.
Onomatopoeia
An alphabetical list of bold words and their definitions.
Glossary
Events where tension builds; the character faces obstacles.
Rising Actions
Permanent qualities that describe a character’s personality.
character traits
A contrast between expectation and reality (Situational, Verbal, Dramatic).
irony
Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses.
Imagery
A short phrase that tells what the next section is about.
Heading
The specific "spark" or event that starts the conflict.
Inciting Incident
Emotional "vibe" (e.g., thrifty [+] vs. stingy [-]).
Connotation
"All-knowing" narrator knows the thoughts/feelings of EVERYONE.
Third Person Omniscient
The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line in a poem, labeled with letters.
Rhyme scheme
A small box of text set to the side of the main article.
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