flash cards
Definition: round character
a character who is complex and realistic
definition: protagonist
main characters in a story, the story revolves around this character
definition: resolution
the end of the story where every event stops
4 types of conflict
character VS character
character VS nature
character VS society
character VS self
definition: exposition
the beginning of the story where the setting and characters are usually introduced
definition: flat character
distinguished by lack of realistic personality
definition: antagonist
the force that works against the protagonist
definition: conflict
the struggle between characters of opposing forces
definition: primary characters
have a big role in the story
definition: secondary characters
those who’s presence doesn’t impact the plot
definition: theme
the central idea, lesson, and message in a story
definition: plot
plot is the term used to describe the sequence of events in a story
definition: characters
the beings in the story that carry out the actions
definition: falling action
the events and complications begin to resolve
definition: inciting incident
the event in the story that sets the story in motion and introduces the conflict