Plot/Conflict

The hero or the main character

• protagonist
• antagonist
• internal conflict
• external conflict

The character who opposed the protagonist (the villain)

• protagonist
• antagonist
• internal conflict
• external conflict

The struggle between opposing forces in a story.

• protagonist
• antagonist
• setting
• conflict

The story's time and place.

• conflict
• setting
• characterization
• protagonist

The emotion the author wants the READER to feel.

• Tone
• Mood
• protagonist
• antagonist

How the AUTHOR feels about the topic (the author's attitude)

• Tone
• Mood
• protagonist
• antagonist

The main message about life, or an important lesson to learn.

• Symbolism
• Setting
• Protagonist
• Theme

An object that has a purpose or meaning, but also represents something else.

• Symbolism
• Setting
• Protagonist
• Theme

The beginning of the story (characters and setting are introduced).

• Exposition
• climax
• falling action
• rising action

The part of the story when conflict and plot begin to develop.

• Exposition
• climax
• falling action
• rising action