Storytelling Elements and Techniques

Brandon McNulty discusses the 10 core elements of storytelling, including character, plot, concept, conflict, scenes, structure, pacing, world building, theme, and style. He explains the importance of each element and how they contribute to a successful story. The video also includes examples from popular media to illustrate these concepts. McNulty encourages viewers to engage with the content and explore their favorite storytelling elements.

What is the main purpose of the video?

• To analyze a specific novel

• To discuss the 10 core elements of storytelling

• To promote a new book

• To teach grammar rules

Why is character considered a core element of storytelling?

• Because characters are always heroes

• Because they help audiences learn from their journeys

• Because they are always fictional

• Because they never change

What is the role of subplots in a story?

• To distract from the main plot

• To challenge the hero to grow

• To introduce new characters

• To provide comic relief

What distinguishes a high concept from a low concept?

• Low concept involves multiple genres

• Low concept is always set in the past

• High concept is a 'what if' scenario

• High concept involves complex characters

What is essential for creating conflict in a story?

• A single protagonist

• A predictable outcome

• A disagreement between two or more sides

• A peaceful setting

What is a goal-oriented scene?

• A scene with no conflict

• A scene where a character faces obstacles to achieve a goal

• A scene that ends happily

• A scene that only involves dialogue

Why is story structure important?

• It guarantees a happy ending

• It makes a story more poetic

• It ensures a story has a beginning, middle, and end

• It allows for more characters

How can pacing affect a story?

• It decides the story's setting

• It influences the audience's engagement

• It determines the number of characters

• It changes the story's genre

What are the two key parts of world building?

• Setting and lore

• Dialogue and action

• Characters and plot

• Theme and style

What is the theme of a story?

• The dialogue between characters

• The setting of the story

• The underlying message or meaning

• The main character's name