Across
- 4. A character “type” that shows up in many different stories/books
- 8. The big idea or message that the story tells about life.
- 9. Flat character used to highlight the traits of the main characte
- 10. This character has full range of emotions/feelings, strengths/weaknesses, and are fully involved in the conflict
- 11. Usually the opposite of the protagonist. He or she is not always a “villain,” but usually creates obstacles that stop the main character from reaching a goal.
- 13. Tension eases, the problem begins to be solved.
- 15. Someone/something the main character confides in
- 16. a series of related events that happen in a story
- 17. introduces character and setting
- 18. Perspective from which the story is told.
Down
- 1. The main character of the story. This person drives the plot forward and is usually a “hero,” but isn’t always.
- 2. Where the primary conflict kicks into gear. What makes this day different than any other day?
- 3. persons, animals, or imaginary creatures in a story.
- 5. The problem is solved or determined unsolvable. The story usually ends here.
- 6. The problem in the story that triggers the action.
- 7. The turning point of a story.
- 12. when and where- a story must have both
- 14. This character usually has ONE trait, ONE specific role in the story, and they mostly exist to advance the plot
- 17. Conflict vs. character, nature, society, technology & supernatural.
- 19. Conflict vs. self
