Elements Of Narrative Flashcards
Plot includes…
Inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
Media res
When a narrative begins in middle of plot
Topic
Main idea of narrative (love)
Theme
Important idea developed in a narrative based on topic (tragic love)
Thesis
Statement about theme or topic (love only leads to heartbreak)
Foil character
Character who adds depth to another
Flat character
Little information about character
Round character
A lot of information about character
Static character
Does not change
Dynamic character
Changes throughout story
Internal conflict
Person Vs self
External conflict
Person vs person, person vs, nature, person vs supernatural
Complication
Two sides are not oppose but there is a problem or obstacle the character must overcome
Atmosphere
Energy of situation created through word choice
