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Story Elements
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#8thgrade #English
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The main idea or underlying meaning of a text
Tale
Text
Theme
Title
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Internal struggle prompted by external forces (i.e. decide between good and evil, overcome self doubts)
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Fate
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Man
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A character that is essential to development and resolution of the conflict is a...
Minor Character
Major Character
Important Character
Protagonist
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The struggle between man and social norms of society
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Fate
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Rising Action
Events building and increasing conflict
Events decreasing conflict
Character, setting, background are introduced
Conflict reaches highest point
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Time period with social beliefs and movements of time
Man vs. Society
Social/Historical Setting
Time Period
Physical Setting
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The events that make up a story
Plot
Events
Story
Prose
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The time and place in which a story takes place
Scene
Area
Setting
Surroundings
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The antagonist is
the character that causes opposition
character that does not change; same at beginning and end
the leading character; "hero"
the character essential to development of the story
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character who is unessential to development and resolution of conflict
Major Character
Unimportant character
Minor Character
Static Character
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struggle between protagonist and what has been predetermined for that person
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Fate
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Technology
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Character that undergoes change (personality, beliefs, attitude, etc.)
Major Character
Static Character
Dynamic Character
Minor Character
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Man vs. Technology
opposition from natural forces
struggle between good and evil
external forces prompt internal change
struggle between man and man made machines
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The character, setting and background is introduced
Introduction
The Start
Very Beginning
Exposition
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This type of conflict deals with the opposition of natural forces (i.e. storms, tornado)
Man vs. Outside
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Self
Man vs. World
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The last possible moment where the outcome of a story could be different.
Rising Action
Climax
High Point Action
Top of the Plot
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Opposing desires between two characters
Argument
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Society
Conflict
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Character that doesn't change; personality is the same throughout the story
Static
Boring
Stationary
Dynamic
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A person, animal, or figure portrayed in a story
Crew
Characters
People
Cast
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Conflict outcome is decided; all loose ends tied
Climax
Resolution
Falling Action
Exposition
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What are the five elements of a story?
Characters, Plot, Conflict, Setting
Time, Space, Major, Minor, Discovery
Theme, Plot, Characters, Conflict, Setting
People, Places, Message, Problem
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Theme that is carried throughout the text or story
Major Theme
Minor Theme
Minor Action
Main Action
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the less present theme; contributes to major theme
Minor Theme
Minor Character
Static Character
Antagonist
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geographical location, environment, weather, etc.
Setting
Social Setting
Physical Setting
Place
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The leading character or hero of a story
Positive Influence
Protagonist
Good guy
Antagonist
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Falling Action
Events are building and increasing
Conflict or outcome is decided
End of the story
Events decreasing conflict
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Any struggle between two forces; drives the plot
Concern
Issue
Conflict
War
