Elements of a Story | Genre | Literary Terms | Characterization | Conflict |
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What is the exposition?
I introduce the characters and tell the time & place
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I wrote a book about my entire life
autobiography
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I am the hero in a story
protagonist
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I have red hair, I'm tall and like to laugh
Direct
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I am the character who battles with myself about a decision
internal conflict
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Rising action
I am the lead up in a story where many events take place.
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Some of my events are true but some are made up for dramatic purposes
Historical fiction
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I have often been called the bad guy
antagonist
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the girl was a mystery to all who knew her
Indirect
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the storm will try to stop us from climbing the mountain
external conflict
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I am the turning point in a story Climax
I am the turning point in a story
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I wrote about the most powerful and challenging part of my life
Memoir
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I trick my reader with a surprise ending
irony
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How the writer creates & develops the characters in a story
Characterization
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a struggle between opposing forces
Conflict
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Falling action
Falling action
Most of the plot has occurred and I lead you to the end of the action. |
I am also called a novel. I made up the story.
Fiction
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I am the narrator of a story
point of view
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the events in a story
Plot
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I'm going to have to fight that guy to get the land
Man vs. man
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Resolution
I end the story and reveal the outcome
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I am meant to be performed on a stage
Drama (play)
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The lesson I try to teach in my stories, my main idea
theme
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I am a fully developed character & have many traits
Round character
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I go up against the government as much as I can
man vs. society
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