PARTS OF A STORY
Sequence of events in a narrative (story)
PLOT
Usually the principal character in opposition to the protagonist; can be a force of nature, aspect of society, or internal force within the protagonist
ANTAGONIST
Surface level development only
Balboa
Sabina MURRAY
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse
HYPERBOLE
Sets the tone, establishes the setting, introduces the characters, and gives the reader important background information
EXPOSITION
Central character or hero in a narrative or drama; usually the one with whom the audience tends to identify
PROTAGONIST
characterization by analyzing actions, speech and how other treat him/her
INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION
Kate CHOPIN
He is as sharp as a tack
SIMILE
Loose ends are tied up
RESOLUTION
People who take part in the action of a story, novel, or drama.
CHARACTERS
Fully developed by the author
ROUND CHARACTERS
The Veldt
Ray BRADBURY
You are a rock!
METAPHOR
Conflict is resolved
FALLING ACTION
Remain mostly the same throughout the story
STATIC CHARACTERS
DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION
Ambush
The trees were waving goodbye in the afternoon wind.
PERSONIFICATION
Moment when the reader’s interest and emotional intensity reach the highest point; usually occurs toward the end of a story; often called the turning point
CLIMAX
Undergo significant changes as the plot unfolds
DYNAMIC CHARACTERS
What kind of character was Mrs. Mallard in Story of an Hour? Dynamic or Static
DYNAMIC
The Sound of Thunder
Ray BRADBURY
ALLUSION