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Elements of a Story
Term | Definition |
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Conflict | is a problem in the story |
Internal Conflict | takes place in the mind of the story |
External Conflict | one in which the character struggles with an outside force or another person |
Plot | is the sequence of events in a short story.It is usually divided into three parts. |
Exposition | introduces the setting,the characters,and the basic situation |
Climax | is located in highest point of the story |
Falling Action | the part of the story when the action lessens |
Resolution | is when the problem is solved |
Setting | is the time and the place in the action of the story |
Mood | how the story makes the reader feel |
Charactars | the people or animals that take part in the story |
Characters Traits | the attitude and personality that the character possesses |
Characters Motives | reasons for a characters actions |
Theme | the central message expressed in the story |
Stated Theme | when the theme is clearly stated |
Inferred Theme | suggest,or stated indirectly through what happens to the charactar |
Universal Theme | A recurring theme,a message about life that is often expressed in many different eras and cultures |