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Typical Types of Magic Users
Important note: Authors manipulate, change, and reimagine these terms for their own stories, and they can be quite malleable. This is just a base for what these terms generally mean and are often associated as. While reading and writing, there is room to see what you or other authors do to make these magic users unique. Wizard/Witch- These terms are very popular for magic users and there are many different visions on what a witch and wizard may look like. They usually cast their magic with spells and ingredients or even a ritual of some kind. Common associations with these terms include wands, brooms (in the case of witches), potion…
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Basic Character Terms
Protagonist Definition: A character(s) who the story revolves around. He or she is often the main character(s) and it is often around his or her perspective. The fate of this character or characters matters more than any other to the plot and the end result of the story. Example: Harry Potter is the protagonist of the Harry Potter series. He is the one who is working towards the main goal of the story throughout the books. His fate is what drives the plot forward, and the story would not be able to take place at all if he was removed from the books. Antagonist Definition: A character(s) who directly opposes…
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Types of Point of View
This past week I ended up chatting with some family members about point of view. Even though they are avid readers, they realized that they really couldn’t tell the difference between the types of point of view or how to recognize which one they were reading. So, I thought I should clear up the terminology for those new or experienced readers who are unsure exactly what the different kinds of point of view are or how to tell which one they are reading. First Person First person point of view is the easiest to recognize. It is a book written from the perspective of the main character. You will know…
