The introduction in a story where the characters and the setting are introduced. The setting includes where and when the story takes place.

The section of the plot leading up to the climax in which the tension stemming from the story’s central conflict grows. The character begins facing the conflict in an attempt to solve it.

The most intense, exciting, or emotionally charged point in a narrative. The turning point in the story.

The section of the plot following the climax, in which the tension stemming from the story's central conflict decreases. Characters apply solution to the problem.

Also known as the conclusion of the story's plot. It's where any unanswered questions are answered, or “loose ends are tied.”

The main message within a story. Examples: Love, loss, friendship, good versus evil, courage, identity

refers to an author's use of words and writing style to convey their attitude towards a topic

The feeling created when reading a piece of literature.The writer’s tone determines this.

The problem within a story a character must solve. Five types in literature: Person vs. person Person vs. self Person vs. nature Person vs. technology Person vs. supernatural

The perspective from which a story is told.

The narrator is the person telling the story; uses “I”, “Me”, or “My”

Narrator uses “you” or “your”

An outside perspective using “his” “her” “their”

Static, dynamic, flat and round

stays the same throughout the story; does not undergo any change.

goes through some kind of change.

only has one or two character traits

the most realistic character, has the most sets of traits; is often the main character.

The character who actively opposes the main character, (the protagonist.) The main character’s adversary.

where and when the story takes place.

The narrator only has access to one character’s thoughts and feelings.

Third Person Omniscient

The narrator can see into the minds and hearts of all characters.

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Exposition	The introduction in a story where the characters and the setting are introduced. The setting includes where and when the story takes place.
Rising action	The section of the plot leading up to the climax in which the tension stemming from the story’s central conflict grows. The character begins facing the conflict in an attempt to solve it.
Climax	The most intense, exciting, or emotionally charged point in a narrative. The turning point in the story.
Falling action	The section of the plot following the climax, in which the tension stemming from the story's central conflict decreases. Characters apply solution to the problem.
Resolution	Also known as the conclusion of the story's plot. It's where any unanswered questions are answered, or “loose ends are tied.”
Theme	The main message within a story. Examples: Love, loss, friendship, good versus evil, courage, identity
Tone	refers to an author's use of words and writing style to convey their attitude towards a topic
Mood	The feeling created when reading a piece of literature.The writer’s tone determines this.
Conflict	The problem within a story a character must solve. Five types in literature: Person vs. person Person vs. self Person vs. nature Person vs. technology Person vs. supernatural
Point of View	The perspective from which a story is told.
First person:	The narrator is the person telling the story; uses “I”, “Me”, or “My”
Second person:	Narrator uses “you” or “your”
Third person:	An outside perspective using “his” “her” “their”
Types of Characters	Static, dynamic, flat and round
Static	stays the same throughout the story; does not undergo any change.
dynamic	goes through some kind of change.
Flat	only has one or two character traits
Round	the most realistic character, has the most sets of traits; is often the main character.
Protagonist	The main character in a story.
Antagonist	The character who actively opposes the main character, (the protagonist.) The main character’s adversary.
Plot	Events in a story
setting	where and when the story takes place.
Third Person Limited	The narrator only has access to one character’s thoughts and feelings.
Third Person Omniscient	The narrator can see into the minds and hearts of all characters.

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