ELEMENTS OF A STORY TERM 1) setting 2) character 3) protagonist DEFINITION Where and when the story takes place.

A person, animal or imaginary creature in the story. The main character who is usually sympathetic and respected.

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4) antagonist
5) conflict 6) types of conflict

The source of conflict in the story. (See 6 a-e for list of different antagonists)
The struggle between two opposing forces.

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a) person vs. person

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b) person vs. society

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c) person vs. nature

d) person vs. self e) person vs. fate

ELEMENTS OF A STORY TERM 1) setting 2) character 3) protagonist DEFINITION Where and when the story takes place. A person, animal or imaginary creature in the story. The main character who is usually sympathetic and respected.

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4) antagonist
5) conflict 6) types of conflict

The source of conflict in the story. (See 6 a-e for list of different antagonists)
The struggle between two opposing forces.

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a) person vs. person Problem with another character.

b) person vs. society Problem with laws/beliefs of a group of people.

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c) person vs. nature Problem with a force of nature/part of the environment.

d) person vs. self e) person vs. fate Problem with deciding what to do/think/feel. Problem that seems beyond the characters control.

TERM 1) setting 2) character 3) protagonist 4) antagonist 5) conflict 6) types of conflict a) person vs. person

DEFINITION Where and when the story takes place.

A person, animal or imaginary creature in the story.

The main character who is usually sympathetic and respected. The source of conflict in the story. (See 6 a-e for list of different antagonists) The struggle between two opposing forces. Problem with another character. Problem with a force of nature/part of the environment. Problem with deciding what to do/think/feel. Problem that seems beyond the characters control.

b) person vs. society Problem with laws/beliefs of a group of people. c) person vs. nature d) person vs. self e) person vs. fate 7) plot 8) parts of a plot a) exposition b) rising action c) climax d) falling action

e) resolution
9) theme

TERM 1) setting 2) character 3) protagonist 4) antagonist 5) conflict 6) types of conflict a) person vs. person

DEFINITION Where and when the story takes place.

A person, animal or imaginary creature in the story.

The main character who is usually sympathetic and respected. The source of conflict in the story. (See 6 a-e for list of different antagonists) The struggle between two opposing forces. Problem with another character. Problem with a force of nature/part of the environment. Problem with deciding what to do/think/feel. Problem that seems beyond the characters control. The main events that happen. Subplot= less important events in the main plot. Background info. that establishes setting & introduces main character(s). The main character faces a problem. This results in a growing conflict.

b) person vs. society Problem with laws/beliefs of a group of people. c) person vs. nature d) person vs. self e) person vs. fate 7) plot 8) parts of a plot a) exposition b) rising action c) climax

The big moment when the character must act or decide OR when fate decides. d) falling action Explores the consequences of the climax.

e) resolution
9) theme

When the conflict is solved. The main idea of the story. The author's statement (message)

7) plot

The main events that happen. Subplot= less important events in the main plot. Background info. that establishes setting & introduces main character(s).

8)parts of a plot a) exposition

The main character faces a b) rising action problem. This results in a growing conflict. The big moment when the c) climax character must act or decide OR when fate decides. Explores the consequences of d) falling action the climax. e) resolution 9) theme When the conflict is solved. The main idea of the story. The author's statement (message)

7) plot

The main events that happen. Subplot= less important events in the main plot. Background info. that establishes setting & introduces main character(s).

a)The Queens mirror told her Snow White (SW) was more beautiful than her.

8)parts of a plot a) exposition

The main character faces a b) rising action problem. This results in a growing conflict.

c) climax

The big moment when the character must act or decide OR when fate decides.

Explores the consequences of d) falling action the climax.

e) resolution When the conflict is solved.

7) plot

The main events that happen. Subplot= less important events in the main plot. Background info. that establishes setting & introduces main character(s).

a)The Queens mirror told her Snow White (SW) was more beautiful than her. b)The queen asked The Huntsman to kill SW but he let SW go. The 7 Dwarves told SW she was safe.

8)parts of a plot a) exposition

The main character faces a b) rising action problem. This results in a growing conflict.

c) climax

The big moment when the character must act or decide OR when fate decides.

Explores the consequences of d) falling action the climax.

e) resolution When the conflict is solved.

7) plot

The main events that happen. Subplot= less important events in the main plot. Background info. that establishes setting & introduces main character(s).

a)The Queens mirror told her Snow White (SW) was more beautiful than her. b)The queen asked The Huntsman to kill SW but he let SW go. The 7 Dwarves told SW she was safe. c)The Queen found out SW was still alive and poisoned her so she would never wake up!

8)parts of a plot a) exposition

The main character faces a b) rising action problem. This results in a growing conflict.

c) climax

The big moment when the character must act or decide OR when fate decides.

Explores the consequences of d) falling action the climax.

e) resolution When the conflict is solved.

7) plot

The main events that happen. Subplot= less important events in the main plot. Background info. that establishes setting & introduces main character(s).

a)The Queens mirror told her Snow White (SW) was more beautiful than her. b)The queen asked The Huntsman to kill SW but he let SW go. The 7 Dwarves told SW she was safe. c)The Queen found out SW was still alive and poisoned her so she would never wake up! d)The Dwarves chased the Queen off a cliff and she died!

8)parts of a plot a) exposition

The main character faces a b) rising action problem. This results in a growing conflict.

c) climax

The big moment when the character must act or decide OR when fate decides.

Explores the consequences of d) falling action the climax.

e) resolution When the conflict is solved.

7) plot

The main events that happen. Subplot= less important events in the main plot. Background info. that establishes setting & introduces main character(s).

a)The Queens mirror told her Snow White (SW) was more beautiful than her. b)The queen asked The Huntsman to kill SW but he let SW go. The 7 Dwarves told SW she was safe. c)The Queen found out SW was still alive and poisoned her so she would never wake up! d)The Dwarves chased the Queen off a cliff and she died! e)The Prince kissed SW, woke her up, and they lived happily ever after.

8)parts of a plot a) exposition

The main character faces a b) rising action problem. This results in a growing conflict.

c) climax

The big moment when the character must act or decide OR when fate decides.

Explores the consequences of d) falling action the climax.

e) resolution When the conflict is solved.

TERM 1) setting 2) character

DEFINITION Where and when the story takes place. A person, animal or imaginary creature in the story. The main character who is usually sympathetic and respected.

3) protagonist

4) antagonist
5) conflict 6) types of conflict

The source of conflict in the story. (See 6 a-e for list of different antagonists)
The struggle between two opposing forces.

a) person vs. person Problem with another character. b) person vs. society Problem with laws/beliefs of a group of people. c) person vs. nature Problem with a force of nature/part of the environment. d) person vs. self e) person vs. fate Problem with deciding what to do/think/feel. Problem that seems beyond the characters control.

TERM 1) setting 2) character

DEFINITION Where and when the story takes place. A person, animal or imaginary creature in the story. The main character who is usually sympathetic and respected. In a land and time far far away.

3) protagonist

4) antagonist
5) conflict 6) types of conflict

The source of conflict in the story. (See 6 a-e for list of different antagonists)
The struggle between two opposing forces.

a) person vs. person Problem with another character. b) person vs. society Problem with laws/beliefs of a group of people. c) person vs. nature Problem with a force of nature/part of the environment. d) person vs. self e) person vs. fate Problem with deciding what to do/think/feel. Problem that seems beyond the characters control.

TERM 1) setting 2) character

DEFINITION Where and when the story takes place. In a land and time far far away.

3) protagonist 4) antagonist 5) conflict 6) types of conflict

A person, animal or imaginary creature in the 1) Snow White 5) The 7 Dwarves story. 2) The Queen 6) The Prince 3) The Mirror 4) The Huntsman The main character who is usually sympathetic and respected. The source of conflict in the story. (See 6 a-e for list of different antagonists) The struggle between two opposing forces.

a) person vs. person Problem with another character. b) person vs. society Problem with laws/beliefs of a group of people. c) person vs. nature Problem with a force of nature/part of the environment. d) person vs. self e) person vs. fate Problem with deciding what to do/think/feel. Problem that seems beyond the characters control.

TERM 1) setting 2) character

DEFINITION Where and when the story takes place. In a land and time far far away.

3) protagonist 4) antagonist 5) conflict 6) types of conflict

A person, animal or imaginary creature in the 1) Snow White 5) The 7 Dwarves story. 2) The Queen 6) The Prince 3) The Mirror 4) The Huntsman The main character who is usually sympathetic and respected. Snow White The source of conflict in the story. (See 6 a-e for list of different antagonists) The struggle between two opposing forces.

a) person vs. person Problem with another character. b) person vs. society Problem with laws/beliefs of a group of people. c) person vs. nature Problem with a force of nature/part of the environment. d) person vs. self e) person vs. fate Problem with deciding what to do/think/feel. Problem that seems beyond the characters control.

TERM 1) setting 2) character

DEFINITION Where and when the story takes place. In a land and time far far away.

3) protagonist 4) antagonist 5) conflict 6) types of conflict

A person, animal or imaginary creature in the 1) Snow White 5) The 7 Dwarves story. 2) The Queen 6) The Prince 3) The Mirror 4) The Huntsman The main character who is usually sympathetic and respected. Snow White The source of conflict in the story. (See 6 a-e for list of different antagonists) The Queen The struggle between two opposing forces.

a) person vs. person Problem with another character. b) person vs. society Problem with laws/beliefs of a group of people. c) person vs. nature Problem with a force of nature/part of the environment. d) person vs. self e) person vs. fate Problem with deciding what to do/think/feel. Problem that seems beyond the characters control.

TERM 1) setting 2) character

DEFINITION Where and when the story takes place. In a land and time far far away.

3) protagonist 4) antagonist 5) conflict 6) types of conflict

A person, animal or imaginary creature in the 1) Snow White 5) The 7 Dwarves story. 2) The Queen 6) The Prince 3) The Mirror 4) The Huntsman The main character who is usually sympathetic and respected. Snow White The source of conflict in the story. (See 6 a-e for list of different antagonists) The Queen The struggle between two opposing forces. The Queen is jealous of Snow Whites beauty so she tries to put her to sleep forever!

a) person vs. person Problem with another character. b) person vs. society Problem with laws/beliefs of a group of people. c) person vs. nature Problem with a force of nature/part of the environment. d) person vs. self e) person vs. fate Problem with deciding what to do/think/feel. Problem that seems beyond the characters control. a) person vs. person (Snow White vs. The Queen)