Story Elements
the time and place that a story occurs
setting
one of the characters is narrating the story.
first person
What type of conflict was in "To Build a Fire"?
man vs. nature
a scene in a movie or novel set in a time earlier than the main story.
flashback
introduces the setting, characters, and conflict
exposition
external struggle against laws/beliefs of a large group
man vs. society
the author is narrating the story about the characters, but only has access to one character's thoughts.
third person limited
What was the conflict in "A Good Man is Hard to Find"?
man vs. man - Grandma vs. Misfit
man vs. society - Grandma vs. family
a hint or warning of a future event.
foreshadow
where the consequences of the climax are revealed
falling action
What PAIRS stands for
physical description, action, inner thoughts, reactions, speech
draws your reader into the story and makes them feel like they’re part of the action because the narrator is speaking directly to them
second person
What was the symbol in "Eraser Tattoo"?
a concrete object that represents an abstract concept.
symbol
where the problem is solved
climax
a character that represents a familiar, universal aspect of human nature or literary tradition.
archetype
the author is narrating the story about the characters and has access to all characters' thoughts.
third person omniscient
What was the theme in "The Necklace"?
Appreciate what you have.
the mood implied by an author's word choice and the way that the text can make a reader feel.
tone
Format the dialogue correctly.
"Go to the store" Said Amy.
"Go to the store," said Amy.
a story structure in which the story ends in a way that goes back to the beginning, creating a deeper sense of understanding and completeness.
circular plot
a narrative style that embraces the chaotic nature of human thought.
stream of consciousness
What point of view was "A Good Man is Hard to Find" written in?
third person limited
a figure of speech that compares two different things by saying that one thing is the other
metaphor
events occur in chronological order, building onto one another.
linear plot