Elements of a Story
Elements of Plot
Types of Conflict
Charactization
Point of View
100
Time and place indicate this element of a story.
What is setting?
100
Sequence of events in a story.
What is plot?
100

Jenny and Sarah argue over who gets to watch television.

External person vs person

100
An author TELLS the reader something specific about a character.
What is direct characterization?
100

"I went to the bathroom when a snake jumped out of me and straggled me" 

First Point of View 
200
The "message" or "lesson" that the author is trying to convey to the reader.
What is the theme?
200
These are the events leading up to the "turning point in the story."
What is rising action?
200

A hiker encounters a mountain lion while walking through the part.

External - Person vs nature 

200

Bob likes to push people down in the hallway. Is this indirect or direct characterization? How would you describe Bob? 

indirect characterization -- Bob is mean/a bully

200

"you should Sit back and relax. Listen to the story that will take us through the world of Harry Potter." 

2nd person point of view 
300
Writers use this technique to create and develop characters in a story.
What is characterization?
300

During this part of the story, the author introduces time, place and characters! WORLD BUILDING 

What is exposition?

300

Harold is the only one in his town who believes recycling is important.

external What is person v/s society?

300
An author SHOWS what the character is like in the story.
What is indirect characterization?
300

"He went to the grocery store in the middle of the storm. He never came back." 

3rd person point of view. 

400

what is the sequence of events ? 

plot

400
This is where the main character, or protagonist, changes in some way.
What is the climax?
400

Jamie is having a hard time deciding what college to attend; they are all fantastic choices.

internal What is person v/s self?

400
Jerry was angry and tired after the loss.
What is direct characterization by the narrator?
400

"I love that he went to the mall and shopped for his ex girlfriend. IM FINE ! "

First Person point of view 

500

What is the problem that occurs in the story? 

What is conflict? 

500

This is what drives the plot forward or starts the roller coaster 

What is the conflict

500

After Mary Ann's brother teased her about being afraid, she had decided to climb the cliff. Now she stood at the foot of the cliff, wishing she could figure out a way to back out.

internal What is person v/s self?

500

She joined choir excitedly. what type of characterization 

indirect - she is a singer, loves to sing. 

500
"You probably fancy me mad, don't you?" 

first point of view

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