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8.3 content
8.3 content words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Setting | Where and when the story takes place |
| Theme | The universal lesson |
| Dynamic Character | A character that changes throughout the story |
| Round Character | Fully detailed characters |
| Flat Character | Characters that we don't know much about |
| Protagonist | Main Character who does the "right" thing in the story |
| Antagonist | The character that causes conflict in a story |
| Static Character | Characters that stay the same throughout the whole story. |
| Minor Characters | Minor characters are flat; they have very little detail |
| Sympathetic Characters | Characters that you would usually feel sorry for |
| Character VS. Character | Protagonist VS. Antagonist. 2 characters going against each other. It's external. |
| Character VS. Society | Character goes against society or an organization. It's external. |
| Character VS. Nature | Character goes against a sickness, weather, or an animal. It's external. |
| Character VS. Self | Character faces problems in their own heart and mind; making a tough decision or feeling guilty. |
| Exposition | The beginning of a story with important information about the characters or setting. |
| Rising Action | The conflict starts to build up. |
| Climax | The turning point of the action. |
| Resolution | The conclusion of the story. |