The total environment chosen by an author for a specific purpose.

The methods used to present the personality of a character.

The combination of character traits and circumstances that cause a character to act a certain way.

A character does not experience an underlying change throughout a story; his or her personality remains the same.

A character undergoes a fundamental, meaningful change throughout the story. Something helps shape the character of the person.

The reader sees many aspects (sides) of the character's personality.

We only see one side to the character's personality.

The author introduces main character(s), provides important background information, and setting (time, place).

A struggle between two opposing forces, groups, or individuals.

Build up of suspense (growing tension) occurring between the main conflict of the story and climax.

The turning point of the story and often the highest point of action. Conflict is resolved.

The wrap up of loose ends.

The story is brought to a close

The main character in the story that faces a conflict.

Someone or something that is against the protagonist. It poses the conflict for the protagonist.

Occurs within a character.

A character struggles with an outside force.

The writer's hints and clues about what is going to happen in the story.

An interruption in a story to tell about an earlier event or scene that helps explain the actions or feelings of a character.

A feeling of growing tension, excitement, or uncertainty about what is going to happen in a story.

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