protagonist
the main character
antagonist
the person usually found in conflict with the main character
foil
a character placed to parallel and contrast the main character's
actions
static
a character that never changes
dynamic
a character that undergoes a change with the story
round
a character described with many characteristics
flat
a character with one or two traits
stock
a stereotypical, minor character
Exposition
the beginning of the story (the introduction)
Conflict
tensions existing in the story in any of the following ways:
the character vs. nature
the character vs. him- or herself
the character vs. society
the character vs. another character
Climax
the most intense conflict within the story
Denouement/Resolution
the manner in which all tensions (including climax) are resolved
Third Person
The story is told by a narrator outside the action.
First Person
The story is told by one of the characters.
Theme
what the reader can learn and internalize from the story
EX: We can triumph over trials.
It is important to be loyal to family.
You should be true to yourself.
Honoring heritage helps you to understand who you are.
Point of View
who is telling the story
Plot
what occurs during the story
Setting
the time and place of story
Characters
people (and sometimes animals) in the story who are a part of the happenings