Story Elements Part 1

"I was six when my mother taught me the art of invisible strength."

The vantage point from which a story is told

Roger and Mrs. Jones never see each other again, but we infer that Roger does not steal again

Told by a narrator outside the story; focuses on one character only

Told by a narrator outside of the story; focuses on the thoughts of ALL characters--all-knowing

That part of the storytelling arc where life for the protagonist finds a new normal

That part of the storytelling arc where setting and characters are introduced

An insight about human life that is revealed in a literary work

Told from the view point of the narrator--uses the "I" pronoun

Kindness can teach life lessons and help others become better people.

A classic plot pattern used in fiction that is guaranteed to satisfy most audiences

"She had no dowry, no expectations, no way of being known, understood, loved, . . .

Roger has the opportunity to "make a run for it," but he chooses to stay.

The turning point of the conflict

Setting: 1950s, city street, 11:00 p.m.  Characters: Roger, Mrs. Jones