Storytelling Elements

Front

sustain

Back

to support something or keep it going

Front

exposition

Back

gives the background information about the characters, setting, and plot

Examples: characters, setting, plot

Front

climax

Back

the highest point of tension or turning point in the story. (where the story is most emotionally intense)

Front

falling action.

Back

the section of the plot following the climax in which the tension slowly deflates

Front

foreshadowing

Back

A warning or indication of a future event. Example: Starting at 8:50 in the story, a hint is given about what might happen later.

Front

imagery

Back

Language that evokes the 5 senses

+sight

+tough

+smell

+taste

+hearing

Front

resolution

Back

The end of the story where the conflict is resolved.

Front

direct characterization

Back

The writer makes explicit statements about the characters.

Front

rig

Back

piece of equipment

Front

eerie

Back

ebbed