Elements of a Story
When and where a story takes place
Setting
A sentence that tells you something.
Declarative/Statement
The beginning of the story where the characters and setting are revealed.
Introduction
Barney
A type of conflict where a character experiences a struggle from within themself.
Internal Conflict
Sentences that tell you to do something.
Command/Imperative
When the events and complications begin to resolve themselves. The reader knows what will happen next and if conflict was resolved or not.
Falling Action
This short story looks at the idea of seeking revenge and then having regret.
Tony Toenails
This P.O.V. is when a character narrates their story with their own thoughts and emotions using "I, me,we"
First Person
Sentences that ask you something
Question/Interrogative
This is the highest point of interest and the turning point of the story. The reader really wonders what will happen next.
Climax
This short story asks the reader to consider the viewpoint of non-human life observing humans.
They are Made of Meat
A character with many sides to their personality that change for better or worse by the end of the story.
Protagonist
A sentence that indicates strong emotions.
Exclamatory/Exclamation
This is where events in the story become complicated and the conflict is revealed.
Rising Action
This short story takes a look at the important relationship that can exist between humans and canines.
The Last Dog
This type of conflict is when a character struggles against ideas, practices, or customs of other people.
Character vs society
What kind of sentence is this?
Do you have any big plans for spring break
Interrogative
The final outcome or untangling of events in the story.
This short story asks the reader to ponder the potential impacts of AI and the importance of rules for young children.
The Veldt