Elements of a Story

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Protagonist

Main characters of the story

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Antagonist

opposite of the protagnoist, opposes the main chracter

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Dynamic chracters

someone who changes throughout the story, usually supporting characters

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The static chracters

the opposite of a dynamic character, chrachter who doesnt change much or at all thoroughout the story, play a small role in the story

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Stock chracters

chracter who is a stereotype of “cliche” like popular cheerleader and dumb jock

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Seven types of conflict

  1. Character vs self

  2. Charachter vs character

  3. Character vs fate

  4. Character vs naturew

  5. Character vs supernatural

  6. Character vs technology

  7. Character vs society

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Elements of intrigue

  1. Foreshadowing

  2. Flashback

  3. Figurating language

  4. Imagery

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Foreshadowing

an indication of aomething that may happen later in the story

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Flashback

where an author interrupts the normal sequence of events

to tell the reader about something that happened in the pas

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Figurative language

way of expressing oneself that does not use a words strict or realistic meaning

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Imagery

vivid description that appeals to a readers sense and creates an image in the readers head

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The 4 factors necessary for suspense

  1. Reader Empathy

  2. Reader concern

  3. Impending Danger

  4. Escalating Tension

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Elements of suspense

  1. Setting/Atmosphere

  2. Stakes

  3. Cliffhangars

  4. Red Herrings

  5. Pacing

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Setting/Atmosphere

The setting/atmosphere of the story can help build suspense

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Stakes

the consequences a character can face if they dont achieve something

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Cliffhangars

when a chracter faces a dnagerous situattion or is met with a revelation at the end of chapter/episode or a story

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Red Herrings

clues in a story that may mislead the reader

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Pacing

The speed at which a story unfolds

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Direct Characterization

when the author tells you what to know about a character

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Indirect characterization

when the author SHOWS the audience things that reveal the characters personality

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The STEAL technique

method for indirect chracterization: S: Speech, T: Thought, E: Effect on others A: Actions L: Looks