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4 elements of a short story |
Plot character setting theme |
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Plot |
Series of related events that make up a story |
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7 elements of plot |
Motivation Conflict Complications Suspense Climax Outcome Denouement (explanation) |
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Motivation |
Driving force for main character |
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Conflict |
Major issue that stops main character from achieving goal |
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Complications |
Small issues they must get past |
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Suspense |
Buildup of anxiety if main character will overcome conflict |
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Climax |
Highest point of intensity. Determine if they will succeed. Protagonist vs antagonist |
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Outcome |
Aftermath of Climax |
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Denouement |
How everything comes together. Sometimes a lesson |
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7 types of character |
Protagonist Antagonist Round Flat Dynamic Static Stock |
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Protagonist |
Main character who the reader identifies with and has a goal to achieve |
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Antagonist |
Character or force that opposes protagonist |
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3 types of conflict or antagonist |
Man v man Man v nature Man v self |
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Round |
Has many sides and has a complex personality (more than 3 characteristics) |
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Flat |
Minor character who is not developed |
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Dynamic |
Character who DOES go though change |
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Static |
Character who does NOT go though any change |
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Stock |
Stereotypical character |
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Setting |
Time and place story takes place Ask yourself "what is the significance of setting ?" Consider how the setting connects to other elements of the short story and what effects it has for the reader and the story |
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Theme |
The underlying message that the author tries to convey It is a generalization about life Universal so everyone can relate. When writing a theme, you write a thematic statement (often times when individuals faced with ..) |
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Types of point of views |
First person Objective Limited omniscient Omniscient |
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First person |
The story is told by the protagonist or another character that interacts closely with the protagonist or other characters ( I me we ) The reader sees the story through this person's eyes as he experiences it and only knows what he knows/feels |
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Objective |
The author tells the story in third person. There is no comment on the characters or their thoughts. The reader is placed in the position of spectator and has to interpret events on their own. |
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Limited omniscient |
The story is told by a third person narrator but from the viewpoint of a character in the story. The reader has access to the thoughts and feelings of only one character. |
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Omniscient |
All knowing This point of view moves from character to character, event to event, having free access to the thoughts, feelings, and motivations of any character and informations whenever they choose to. |
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3 types of irony |
Dramatic irony Verbal irony Situational irony |
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Dramatic irony |
Is where the audience is aware of something that the characters in the story are not aware of |
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Dramatic irony example |
In a scary movie, the character walks into the house and the audience knows the killer is in there. Or 2 people are going to get married, but the audience knows the man is going to run away with another woman. |
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Verbal irony |
The use of words to mean something different from what the person actually says. Intentionally |
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Is verbal irony and sarcasm the same ? |
No, irony is not intended to hurt the other person. Sarcasm is used to hurt another. |
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Verbal irony example |
Great weather were having ! During horrible conditions Soft like a brick She is polite as a shark As pleasant as surgery |
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Situational irony |
When the opposite of what is meant to happen, happens |
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Examples of situations irony |
Fire station burns down Man in knight outfit gets struck by lightning Teacher fails a tests Anti technology website Pilot afraid of heights |
