Elements of the Story Flashcards
elements of the story
Character, setting and atmosphere, conflict, plot, theme, tone, mood, and point of view
Center figure or hero
Protagonist
Opposes the protagonist and creates conflict or villain
Antagonist
The opposite personality of the MC and a supporting character
Foil character
Type of character that do not change until the end of the story
Flat character
Type of character that changes attitude or dynamic
Round character
Specific place, time period, weather, time of the day
Setting
Surrounding mood, established from setting
Atmosphere
Fully described setting
Integral
Vague and general setting
Backdrop
Excitement and makes possible the growth and development of the protagonist’s character
Conflict
4 types of conflict
Man vs Man, Man vs Society, Man vs Nature, Man vs Himself
Series of interconnected events
Plot
What are the types plot structure
Dramatic or Progressive, Episodic, parallel, Flashback
Refers to the chronological structure
Dramatic or Progressive