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Which element of a story refers to the sequence of events, typically with a beginning, middle, and end?
Which element of a story refers to the sequence of events, typically with a beginning, middle, and end?
- Plot (correct)
- Theme
- Character
- Setting
The climax of a story directly follows the falling action.
The climax of a story directly follows the falling action.
False (B)
What is the term for the final outcome or untangling of events in a story?
What is the term for the final outcome or untangling of events in a story?
conclusion
The part of the plot where the conflict is revealed and the story becomes more complicated is known as the ______.
The part of the plot where the conflict is revealed and the story becomes more complicated is known as the ______.
Which type of conflict involves a character struggling against the customs or ideas of a group?
Which type of conflict involves a character struggling against the customs or ideas of a group?
Internal conflict always involves a struggle against another person.
Internal conflict always involves a struggle against another person.
What element of a story includes the geographical location, time period, and social conditions?
What element of a story includes the geographical location, time period, and social conditions?
The feeling or atmosphere created by the setting is referred to as the story's ______ or atmosphere.
The feeling or atmosphere created by the setting is referred to as the story's ______ or atmosphere.
What is the term for the main character’s opponent in a story?
What is the term for the main character’s opponent in a story?
A protagonist is always a virtuous or 'good' character.
A protagonist is always a virtuous or 'good' character.
What is the technique called that a writer uses to develop a character?
What is the technique called that a writer uses to develop a character?
The underlying meaning or main idea that the author is trying to convey is called the ______.
The underlying meaning or main idea that the author is trying to convey is called the ______.
A narrator that tells the story from one character's point of view is what kind of narrator?
A narrator that tells the story from one character's point of view is what kind of narrator?
A theme is always directly stated in the story for clarity.
A theme is always directly stated in the story for clarity.
Match the following plot elements with their descriptions:
Match the following plot elements with their descriptions:
Flashcards
Plot
Plot
The sequence of events in a story, arranged to develop the author's main idea, with a beginning, middle, and end.
Introduction (Plot)
Introduction (Plot)
The beginning of the story where the characters and setting are introduced.
Rising Action
Rising Action
The part of the story where events become complicated and the central conflict is revealed.
Climax
Climax
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Falling Action
Falling Action
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Conclusion
Conclusion
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Conflict
Conflict
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External Conflict
External Conflict
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Internal Conflict
Internal Conflict
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Setting
Setting
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Character
Character
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Protagonist
Protagonist
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Antagonist
Antagonist
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Theme
Theme
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First-Person Narrator
First-Person Narrator
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Study Notes
- Stories contain plot, conflict, setting, character, and theme
Plot
- The plot is the author's arrangement of events to develop the story's central idea
- The plot consists of a planned series of events with a beginning, middle, and end
- The plot has five essential parts: introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and conclusion
- Introduction reveals characters and setting
- Rising action is when story events become complicated and the central conflict is revealed
- Climax is the story's turning point and highest point of interest
- Falling action involves the resolution of events and complications
- Conclusion provides the story’s final outcome or untangling of events
Conflict
- Conflict is essential to the plot
- Conflict involves opposing forces that link incidents and drive the plot
- External conflict is a struggle with an outside force
- Internal conflict is a person's internal struggle involving decisions, pain, or achieving goals
- Person versus person: external struggle between individuals
- Person versus themselves: internal struggle concerning emotion and decisions
- Person versus nature: external struggle between a person and an element of nature
- Person versus society: the main character struggles against societal norms and expectations
Setting
- Setting is the time and location in which a story takes place
- Place is the geographical location of the story
- Time is the historical period, time of day, or year the story takes place
- Weather conditions set the scene
- Social conditions encompass speech, customs and dress
- Mood or atmosphere evokes feeling
Character
- Character refers to a person in a work of fiction or a person's characteristics
- Short stories typically focus on one central character, the protagonist
- The antagonist opposes the main character
- Writers use physical descriptions, speech, actions, narrator comments, and other characters' reactions to develop characters
- The protagonist is the central character in the story
- The antagonist is the character who opposes the protagonist
Theme
- Theme is the story's central idea or main purpose
- Theme is usually implied, requiring readers to interpret the author's message
- Common themes include appearances being deceptive, love being blind, fear of change, and self-belief
Narration
- First-person narrator: a character in the story narrates using "I," "me," and "we"
- Third-person limited: the reader knows the thoughts/feelings of one character
- Third-person omniscient: the narrator knows all characters’ thoughts and feelings, using "he," "she," and "they" and can reveal past, present and future events
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