Name the parts of the plotline.
A character battles against rules, laws, a government, or culture. This is a ________________ conflict.
character vs. society
A character battles against another character. This is a ________________ conflict.
character vs. character
A character battles a force like weather, disease, or animals. This is a __________________ conflict.
character vs. nature
A character battles something internally (inside head or heart). This is a ___________________ conflict.
character vs. self
The character opposing or going against the protagonist; often a villain
antagonist
When and where a story takes place
setting
The main character, often the hero, with a problem.
protagonist
A struggle or problem.
conflict
In order to avoid getting hit by the water balloon, Jenna jumped out of the way and fell into the pool.
Situational Irony
“I missed the bus, forgot my lunch, and got into a fight with my sister, so it’s a GREAT day for a pop quiz!”
Verbal Irony
In a crime drama, when you (the audience) knows who the criminal is, but the detective does not.
Dramatic Irony
The narrator uses the word “you;” a rare point of view
2nd Person Point of View
The narrator talks about themselves, and uses the word “I”
First Person Point of View
The narrator knows everything about one character and calls him/her by name
Third Person Limited
The narrator knows everything about all characters and calls them by name
Third Person Omniscient
