Story Elements
does theme mean the overall message of a story?
whats the first word in the plot diagram?
exposition
why does theme occur in the story?
To try to teach you a lesson.
What is the S stand for?
The S means Somebody
What does the S mean?
Speech
How can a plot switch the story?
it can completely change the setting mood and theme of the story
what is another word for the triggering event?
inciting incident
theme is important, why?
It can really change the readers point of view on things based on what they take away from the article.
Whats the W stand for?
Wanted to
what does the T mean?
Thoughts
how does the conflict affect the character
It affects their mood, emotions, and the way they carry themselves around.
How can the triggering event affect characters mood?
It can change the way they view things in the story
why is theme so important?
It shows how important a lesson can be for the reader
What does the B stand for?
But
What does the E mean?
Emotions
How does the setting portray to the mood of the story
It sets the tone for the story ex. (rainy night and very gloomy, Jake stood waiting for his father)
Why is it so important to have a plot diagram
It can completely change how the story is told, includes setting, characters, mood
how can theme affect the reader?
It can affect how they view the story
How can SWBST help you recognize key points in the story?
It helps you get the key points as fast as possible
How can Steal affect characters in the story?
It affects the speech, thoughts, emotions in the story.
How does the character relate to the theme of the story
It shows their feelings mood and overall lesson of the story
How can the climax make the story interesting?
Its the peak time of the story, when the antagonist does something to the protagonist, normally
what is theme?
the overall message of the story.
How can steal help you write an objective summary?
It helps you recognize key points in the story to quickly summarize an article.
Why is having STEAL so important?
Steal is important because it describes a character(internal and external)