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Character traits are the qualities and characteristics that make up a person's personality in a story. They can be physical, emotional, or behavioral. Understanding character traits helps us connect with the story and its characters.

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Look for how characters act, speak, think, and how others react to them. Pay attention to their choices and motivations. Remember, well-developed characters often have both positive and negative traits!

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Whether you're reading a book, watching a movie, or listening to an audiobook, character traits are always present. In visual media, pay attention to body language and facial expressions. In audio, listen for tone of voice and verbal cues.

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A story mountain is a visual tool that helps us understand the structure of a narrative. It typically includes exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. This structure applies to novels, short stories, films, and even some songs!

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The exposition introduces the characters, setting, and initial situation. It's the foundation of your story mountain. In books, this might be the first few chapters. In movies, it's often the opening scenes.

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This is where the conflict develops and things get interesting! Look for challenges, obstacles, and complications that the characters face. The story starts to climb the mountain here.

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The climax is the highest point of tension in the story - the top of the mountain! It's often a turning point where the main conflict comes to a head. In a movie, this is usually the most intense scene.

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After the climax, we descend the mountain. The falling action shows the results of the climax, and the resolution ties up loose ends. These elements bring closure to the story, whether it's a happy ending or a cliffhanger!

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Conflict is the engine that drives a story forward. It creates tension and interest. There are two main types of conflict: internal and external. Both can occur in any form of storytelling - books, movies, or audio dramas.

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Internal conflict happens inside a character's mind. It could be a moral dilemma, a decision between two choices, or a struggle with their own emotions or beliefs. Look for moments when characters are wrestling with their thoughts or feelings.

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External conflict involves a character facing off against an outside force. This could be another character (person vs. person), nature (person vs. nature), society (person vs. society), or technology (person vs. technology). These conflicts are often more visible in the plot.

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Whether you're reading a book, watching a film, or listening to an audio story, conflict is key. In visual media, you might see conflict through actions and expressions. In written or audio form, it might be described or heard through dialogue and narration.

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Types of Conflict: Exploring 6 types of conflict found in literature.

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Remember, all these elements - character traits, story structure, and conflict - work together to create compelling narratives. A character's traits influence how they handle conflict, which in turn drives the plot up the story mountain!

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Now it's your turn! Pick a favorite book, movie, or podcast and try to identify these elements. What are the main character traits? Can you plot the story on a story mountain? What internal and external conflicts do you see?

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Want to dive deeper? Check out these great resources for more on literary elements. Remember, understanding these concepts will not only make you a better reader but also a better writer and storyteller!

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Literary Elements and Techniques | PBS LearningMedia

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Use these animated shorts to introduce or review literary elements and techniques like theme, setting, figurative language, characterization, and conflict. Can be used when students are just learning how to identify the most commonly used elements in poetry and literature or when a student needs a quick refresher.