Plot Characters Setting Language MiscellaneousDefine: the storyProtagonist: Good guylocation Simile: (like oras) (your lips are like the red,red rose-Shakespeare)Theme: the author’s message to the readerAntagonist: Bad guyTime period Metaphor: (I am the hawk; I am the oak tree)Symbolism: object takes on more meaning that it actually it; Beginning: lays the foundationPerson v PersonSeason Use of any dialogueTone= MoodPerson v NatureMood: feeling that the author creates through weather, room decorations, color; atmosphereRising Action: problem becomes focus of the storyPerson v SelfMan v SocietyClimax: Turning point; greatest height of emotion; Round character: we know different aspects of the person; goes througha changeFlat character: a traditional character that is found in many stories (remains thesame throughout the story): angry and swearing police chief, prostitute with a heart of gold, snobby rich kid; corrupt politician, impatient and demanding fatherFalling Action: what happens after the climaxDenouement:Conclusion;no more questions to answerFlashback: going back to a previous timeForeshadowing: clues that can help reader predict whatmay happenin
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