PPT-Story Elements Plot

The plot is what happens in the story Characters The characters are the people and animals in a story Problems Every story has problems that the characters in it must solve Solving their problems often causes characters to change and grow. Plot. is what happens in a story.. Plot. You and your friends probably talk about the plots of movies, books, and TV shows. . “Then, the alien sneaked aboard the space station.”. “What happened next?” . …. Roots. :. Predict the definitions of the following words- copy predictions in . your journal.. Vision. Visor. Visible. Envision. Spectacle. Spectator. Inspect. Suspect. Think and chat…about plot. http://inktank.fi/10-greatest-short-story-writers-21st-century/. Elements of a Short Story. Character. Setting. Plot. Conflict. Theme. Narrative Point of View (Perspective). CHARACTER. Characters are the people, animals or imaginary creatures that are presented in a story. When . you describe your favorite TV show to friends, you probably tell them what happens (plot) as well as where and when it happens (setting). These are essential elements of all stories. Understanding the elements of a story can make you a better audience and storyteller.. of Plot. What is Plot?. Plot is the structure that all stories, books, movies, and TV shows follow. . Structure refers to a story’s beginning, middle, and end.. Once Upon a Time. Then…. The End. Man’s Pocket”. Jack Finney. What do you value. ?. Literary Elements. Cause. -the reason something happens. Effect. -the result of some event or action. Mood. -the atmosphere created by the author. Plot . The series of related events that make up a work of fiction. Plot is what happens in a short story, novel, play or narrative poem.. exposition. Rising action. climax. Falling action. resolution. OBJECTIVES. Identify elements of a short story. Define elements of a short story. Demonstrate mastery of short story elements. . OVERVIEW. Short stories often contain structural and character elements that should be familiar to you. . PRETEST. Elements of Fiction. CHOOSE THE CORRECT . LITERARY TERM. FROM THE CHOICES PROVIDED.. 1. Which of the following is an element of . plot. ?. A. Symbolism. B. Setting. C. Conflict. D. Mood. 2. The . Ice-Breaker. Take a look at the film script for . The . Monsters . A. re Due on Maple Street. .. Steve. What was that? A meteor? . Don. . [. Nods. ] That's what it looked like. I didn't hear any crash, though, did you? . Examples. Table of Contents. Plot ………………………………………………... Slide 3. Plot Diagram …………………………….... Slide 4. Setting ………………………………….............. Slides 5-6. Ice-Breaker. Take a look at the film script for . The . Monsters . A. re Due on Maple Street. .. Steve. What was that? A meteor? . Don. . [. Nods. ] That's what it looked like. I didn't hear any crash, though, did you? . Why do we read?. Reading is one way to answer life’s Big Questions. Asking questions is our way of making sense of who we are, where we’re going, and how we fit in to the world around us.. Through reading, writing, and talking about literature we can explore the big questions in life and gain meaningful insights into our own lives and the world around us.. Front Cover:. Title. Author. Illustrator. Back Cover:. Summary. Critic’s Quotes. . End and Front . Blank Pages. Title Page. Dedication Page. Publisher Information. Table of Contents. Story. Illustrations.