Elements of a Story

Introduces the characters and conflict they face

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Complications arise during this section of the plot as the characters struggle with conflict

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the turning point of a story or play is the point of maximum interest.

(a)  

events that come after the climax and before the resolution

(a)  

loose ends are tied up, and the story is brought to a close.

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the central character or hero in a narrative or drama, usually the one the audience tends to identify.

• Antagonist

• Theme

• Protagonist

• Onomatopoeia

a force working against a protagonist; it can be another character, society, a force of nature, or even a force within the main character.

• Antagonist

• Theme

• Protagonist

• Onomatopoeia

characters that grow or change during a

story are said to undergo character development.

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character changes significantly

• static character

• dynamic character

• complex character

• diverse character

changes only a little or not at all

• static character

• dynamic character

• complex character

• diverse character