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plot
the main sequence of events in a story
exposition
basic situation; setting main characters and conflict are introduced
rising action
complications make the conflict more intense
climax
most exciting moment; turning point of the story; main character makes decision that leads to
resolution
falling action
events actions and dialogue between climax and resolution
resolution
story's central problem is solved; story ends
setting
when and where the story takes place
conflict
struggle or major problem characters face in a literary work
internal conflict
a problem or struggle within a character
external conflict
a problem or struggle between a character and someone or something outside of the character
character vs. character
a character struggles against another character
character vs. society
a character faces a problem with a larger group (a community society or culture) and with their
rules or laws
character vs. nature
a character faces a problem with a force of nature
character vs. self
a character experiences some type of inner conflict like with their conscience
character
people or animals who take part in the action of a literary work
dynamic character
a character who grows learns or changes as a result of the story's action
static character
a character who does not change at all
flat character
a character who is not very well developed; has few (one-two) identifiable characteristics
round character
a character who has more dimensions to his/her personality; he/she is complex and
multi-faceted like a real person
protagonist
central character
antagonist
character who opposes the protagonist and wants something in opposition to what the
protagonist wants
theme
deeper message in the story