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Story Elements

Story Elements. Plot. The sequence of events The writers blueprint for what happens, when it happens and who it happens to. 4 Stages of Plot. 1. exposition background of the action is described, the conflict begins 2. rising action as the conflict grows, excitement and energy build

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Story Elements

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  1. Story Elements

  2. Plot • The sequence of events • The writers blueprint for what happens, when it happens and who it happens to.

  3. 4 Stages of Plot • 1. exposition background of the action is described, the conflict begins • 2. rising action as the conflict grows, excitement and energy build • 3. climax the turning point of the story, the outcome of the conflict is decided. Someone may make a discovery or take an important action. • 4. falling action resolution, loose ends are tied up

  4. Character • People, animals, or imaginary creatures in stories • Main character who the main events in the story focus on • Minor character those who interact with the main character and each other • Character traits qualities including physical characteristics, speech, thoughts, feelings, and actions

  5. Characters (cont.) • We learn about character traits through: • The author’s direct statements • The character’s dialogue and thoughts • Through minor character’s actions toward the main character.

  6. Setting • Time and place in which a story unfolds

  7. Setting (cont.) • Place – where the characters are in the story. • Time – what period in time the story takes place. • Past-present-future (historical, now-a-day, science fiction). • Night – day • Imaginary – real (fantasy or realistic)

  8. Setting (continued) • How do we figure out where the story is set? 1. Through the character’s - actions - dialogue and thoughts 2. The author’s statements/words.

  9. Theme • A message about life or human nature that the writer delivers to the reader.

  10. Theme (cont.) • The reader gets clues about the theme through: - the book’s title - chapter titles or article subheadings Theme Ideas – friendship, sharing, freedom, survival, generosity, sacrifice

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