Elements of Story Structure

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Purpose of exposition in a story

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To introduce characters, setting, and conflict

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Example of rising action

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The development of the main conflict

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Element of the plot that is the turning point of the story

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Climax

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In which part of the plot do we learn how the conflict is resolved?

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Resolution

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What is direct characterization?

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The author tells the reader exactly what the character is like.

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Indirect characterization is when an author _______ the reader who a character is using one of the aspects of STEAL.

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Shows

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Type of characterization used to describe a character's physical appearance.

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indirect characterization

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Example of indirect characterization.

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Describing a character's disheveled hair, muddy pants, and a cut above the lip.

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What does STEAL stand for?

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Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks

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Part of the exposition in "The Maze Runner."

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The introduction of the Glade, Thomas, and the other Gladers