2. CHARACTER
The people or animals
that take part in the
story.
MAIN CHARACTER:
who the story is mainly
about
MINOR CHARACTER:
the less important
characters in the story
Selection of Characters from Percy Jackson and the Olympians
3. PROTAGONIST
The HERO of the story
who is faced with a
conflict (usually the
main character).
Harry Potter
4. ANTAGONIST
Usually the villain in the
story (the
person, animal, or
creature who creates
conflict for the main
character).
Voldemort
5. SETTING
When and Where the action in the story takes place.
Map of Narnia
6. PLOT
The plot is the outline of events that takes place in a
story.
7. CONFLICT
A fight or difference in
opinion.
1. INTERNAL CONFLICT
Takes place within a
character’s mind.
2. EXTERNAL CONFLICT
The character struggles
with an outside force.
The Brother’s Grimm: Sleeping Beauty
9. Resolution
Resolution is the
conclusion of the story.
The reader finds out how
the conflict has been
resolved and what
happens with the
characters.
10. WHAT IS THEME?????
The THEME is the idea
about life that is
revealed in the story.
11. POINT OF VIEW
The vantage point from which a story is told.
1st person
the writer uses first-person pronouns (I or me) to tell
the story.
3rd person
narrator describes the events, but does not take part in
them.
3rd person omniscient
the narrator knows everything; encompassing.
12. Foreshadowing
A writers way of hinting at what will come in the story.
A reader can make predictions based on the
information given.
13. Author’s Purpose
Authors have a purpose in mind when writing:
entertain, debate, analyze, persuade, inform, etc.
They consider their audience when deciding on a
subject, purpose for writing, and the tone and style in
which to write.
15. Tone
Shows the writer’s attitude toward his or her subject
(humorous, serious, impatient, sad, etc.)
16. Symbolism
Something concrete—such as a person, place, or
object—that signifies something more than just
itself, something abstract, such as a concept or an idea.
17. REALISTIC FICTION
A story that tells about
characters and events
that are similar to people
and animals in real life.
18. SCIENCE FICTION
A story that is set in the
future and is based on
scientific ideas.
19. HISTORICAL FICTION
A story that is set in the past
and portrays people, places, and
events that did or could have
happened.
FANTASY
A story that is not realistic,
sometimes the characters have
magical or supernatural powers.