Elements of a story
The time and location in which a story takes place is called the ________. There are several aspects of a story's______ to consider when examining how it contributes to a story.
The Setting
The major battle, wedding, or event in a story
Climax
The main character does all the talking.
First Person Narrative.
Who is the main antagonist in Batman's story?
The Joker
“I’ll be right down, Mom!”
He went over to the window and looked out. There was no way the track meet would go ahead today. Mark could feel his heart sink. Today had been his last chance.
“Come on, Mark!” called his mother. “I am going to be late!”
3rd Person Limited.
The main character of a story.
The protagonist
Where the reader learns about the setting and "normal" life of the characters.
Exposition
A story told by a narrator who is not part of the story and generally uses pronouns such as: he, she, they, them, him, her, etc.
Third Person
What is the perspective from which a story is told?
Point of view
No-one knew where Sam’s phone had gone. Jenny thought she last saw it on the table in the restaurant. This was so typical of Sam, she thought. He was so scatterbrained. Jonas hadn’t been paying attention to Sam’s movements at all; he was too busy texting his mother, who was demanding to know why Jonas hadn’t been home to walk the dog yet. Damian had been so busy fixing his glasses and wondering if he’d have time to go to the optometrist before closing that he had barely touched his smoothie, let alone taken stock of where Sam had set down his phone. Would he have to buy new glasses again?
3rd Person Omniscient
The character, or group of character that is in opposition to the main character. Traditionally known as "The Bad Guy".
The Antagonist
The trigger of the story.
Inciting Incident
A rare type of story that talks directly at you.
Second Person Narration
What is a theme?
It is the author's underlying meaning or main idea that he/she is trying to convey. What is the author teaching us? What is the message or moral?
Example:
“believe in yourself “
“don't judge a book by its cover”
“Don’t talk to me,” I said.
This brother of mine was not going to get away with these remarks any longer.
“Wha’d’ya mean, Sarah?” Evan responded. “I just asked if you were gonna wear that to school today.”
“Okay. Whatever.” I was already giving up.
“Just trying to make pleasant conversation,” he added.
Was that a smirk I saw?
1st Person.
the process by which the author reveals the personality of a character
Characterization
The establishment of the "new normal".
Falling Action
The story is told by a narrator who is not part of the story but knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters in the story.
Third Person Omniscient.
The sequence of events within a story.
The Plot
"The voice!" said Harry, looking over his shoulder. "I just heard it again – didn't you?"
Ron shook his head, wide-eyed. Hermione, however, clapped a hand to her forehead.
"Harry – I think I've just understood something! I've got to go to the library!"
And she sprinted away, up the stairs.
"What does she understand?" said Harry distractedly, still looking around, trying to tell where the voice had come from. He was still feeling a little spooked. (14.47-51)
3rd Person Limited.
a) his/her physical appearance
b) what he/she says, thinks, feels and dreams
c) what he/she does or does not do
d) what others say about him/her and how others react to him/her
e) what the narrator tells us directly
Characteristics
The final part of a story.
DENOUEMENT/Resolution
the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.
First Person Limited.
What does S.T.E.A.L. stand for?
Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others Actions, and Looks
What are two types of conflict?
Please name them AND provide an example!
Person vs. Self
Person vs. Person
Person vs. Society
Person vs. Nature
Person vs. Supernatural
Person vs. Machine/technology