The Elements of LiteraturePlot CharacterThe beginning: author builds the foundation; time period, charactersProtagonist: the good guy;the hero/ine;Rising Action: the problem is introducedAntagonist: the bad guy; tries to keep the good guy from reachinghis goalClimax: point of greatest emotionDynamic or Round Character: tends to be the protagonist; know a lot about this person; they go through a changeFalling Action: whatever happens right after the climaxFlat character: stock character: disciplinarian dad, prostitutewith heart of gold, angry chief of police, schoolmatron, bespectacled librarian, Resolution: how the story ends; tying up of loose ends; all questions s/bansweredForeshadowing:author leaves clues for the reader to find re: future Flashbacks: going back to the past to explain somethingPerson V. PersonPerson V. SelfPerson V. NaturePerson V.
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