​CHARACTERIZATION - METHODS A WRITER USES TO REVEAL A CHARACTER'S VALUES, FEELINGS, GOALS, ETC. IT CAN BE DIRECT OR INDIRECT.

CONFLICT - THE MAIN PROBLEM OR STRUGGLE THE CHARACTERS FACE

PLOT - THE SEQUENCE OF EVENTS IN THE STORY

​Indirect Characterization - reveals a character's personality through their actions, speech, thoughts, appearance, and how other characters react to them.

Direct Characterization - authors directly tell readers about a character's traits, motivations, and background.

​Setting - the time, place, or circumstance in which something occurs and develops

Point of view - the type of narration in a story; a way of looking at or thinking about something.

​PLOT

1. EXPOSITION(BEGINNING)- Introduces characters and setting
2. CONFLICT - Problem or struggle between two forces
3. RISING ACTION - Builds suspense
4. CLIMAX - The most suspenseful or intense moment
5. FALLING ACTION - Tension decreases and moves towards a resolution
6. RESOLUTION (END) - Shows the lesson or final outcome

T​he setting influences the tone of a story. The location, time, and environment of a story can evoke various emotions, establish a sense of atmosphere, and create expectations about the plot.

Example - A story set in a dark and gloomy environment, for example, may set a suspenseful or eerie mood, while a bright and cheerful location may convey a more uplifting or light-hearted vibe.

​Setting also impacts characters of a story. The setting can provide challenges for characters to overcome, shape their personalities and motivations, and influence their choices and actions. 

Example - Characters living in a harsh or hostile environment may be more resilient and resourceful, while those in a peaceful and supportive setting might be more trusting or naive.

​How does the setting impact the character development and plot of a story?

Establishes where and when the story takes place.

• Impacts where the characters live, think, and act.

• Impacts the mood of the story as it influences the characters and their conflicts (problems).

Helps make predictions about the plot and the theme of the story.

​The setting of a story can help you make predictions and it can directly influence the direction of the plot.

The setting will also help shape the mood and tone, and convey the theme of the story.