In this element of plot, the author introduces the characters and setting...

A problem that the characters in a fictional narrative must solve is a ________.

What happens in the story, a sequence of events in the story is called the ___________.

The exact spoken words between two characters in a story or play.

What is the plot of a story

The setting is the

The introduction to a story, including the primary characters' names, setting, mood, and time.

Not always happy, but it does complete the story. It can leave the reader with questions, answers, frustration, or satisfaction.

The most exciting point of the story, and is a turning point for the plot or goals of the main character.

All of the events that lead to the eventual climax, including character development and events that create suspense.

Everything that happens as a result of the climax, including wrapping up of plot points, questions being answers, and character development.

The character who the audience often empathizes with. Often seen as a hero.

The primary problem that drives the story, often a main goal for the protagonist to achieve or overcome.

“Once upon a time, there were three bears. There was a Daddy Bear, who was very big, a Mama Bear, who was middle-sized, and a Baby Bear, who was very small. They all lived together in a little cottage in the middle of the woods."

This is an example of . . .

Soon after this the three bears returned. Father bear looked down on his bowl. “Someone's been eating my porridge,” he growled. Mother bear looked down on her bowl. “And someone's been eating my porridge too,” she said. And then baby bear cried, “And someone's been eating my porridge and at it's all gone!”

This is an example of . . .

Goldilocks opened her eyes and screamed with terror at the sight of the three angry bears. She jumped out of bed then jumped out of the window and ran all the way home.

Goldilocks never sneaked into someone else's house ever again.

This is an example of . . .

While they were away a girl came passed the cottage, her hair was golden and her name was Goldilocks. She was hungry and when she smelt the porridge she thought, “That smells good.” She looked through the window and saw the porridge on the table. “Perhaps I can help myself to some,” she thought. And so she opened the cottage door and sneaked in. “Hello,” she called, “Anyone in?” But there was no one home.

This is an example of . . .

A small town is taken hostage by a pack of blood-sucking vampires.

Alex can't stay awake in class because she stays up all night on her phone. She can't bring herself to turn off the phone.

Mary was really upset after the tornado ruined her home. She knew it would take a lot of work to fix it but she was also glad that her and her family were safe.

Samantha knew her opinion mattered even if women weren't allowed to vote. She started gathering other women who had the same view as her and they began protesting to try and gain their right to vote.

Brandon and Peter both wanted to go to the movies Saturday night but they couldn't decide which movie to see. Brandon wanted to see something funny while Peter wanted to watch something scary. The boys got in an argument over which movie to see.

Even though Sara couldn't go to the game, Erin still wanted to go. Erin knew it would hurt Sara's feelings if she went without her but she really wanted to go. Erin didn't know the right thing to do.

In the early 1800's many plantation owners had African American slaves. Many people believed this was the only way to get all of their work completed and didn't think that it was wrong. Mrs. Smith and many of her friends disagreed and they fought to have the laws changed.

Mark wanted to go to Gary's party Friday night. His parents told him he wouldn't be allowed to go because he didn't get a good grade on his science test. Mark begged them but they wouldn't give in. Mark was mad that he missed the party.

Type of narration where you have access to ONE character's thoughts or feelings

Type of narration where you have access to ALL character's thoughts or feelings at the SAME

Type of narration where the narrator is in the story and is told in the perspective of one of the characters

Type of narration where the narrator refers specifically to the READER'S thoughts and can be a character within the story

What type of narration is this:

Yesterday it was my 16th birthday. My parents told me to not expect any big gifts like a car, but little did I know that what was in the small gift box was actually a set of keys.

What type of narration is this:

“Margaret, the eldest of the four, was sixteen, and very pretty, being plump and fair, with large eyes, plenty of soft brown hair, a sweet mouth, and white hands, of which she was rather vain. Fifteen-year-old Jo was very tall, thin, and brown, and reminded one of a colt … Elizabeth, or Beth, as everyone called her, was a rosy, smooth-haired, bright-eyed girl of thirteen, with a shy manner, a timid voice, and a peaceful expression, which was seldom disturbed … “

What type of narration is this:

"The Dursleys hadn’t even remembered that today happened to be Harry’s twelfth birthday. Of course, his hopes hadn’t been high; they’d never given him a real present, let alone a cake – but to ignore it completely…"

We ran to Billy's house to ask him mom if we could both go swimming.

Stellaluna landed headfirst in a soft downy nest, startling the three baby birds who lived there.

Daddy took me to see the new union building he is working on.

Jackie was young, only seventeen years old, but that's not what made people sit up and take notice. Jackie was a girl, and everyone knew that girls didn't play major-league baseball.

The next morning a wrangler helped me up to Ossy's tall, black-and-white feathered back. Papa handed me the reins.

For some time, Tiger was the perfect student. Every day, Cat did her best to teach him.

My brothers and I grew up a long time ago.

Miss Frannie looked around the library. She leaned in close to me.