Presenters: Chester Leung, Andy Chan, Benjamin Fung, Alex Wong YH Science Fiction According to the Oxford Dictionary, Science Fiction,.

 

Notes EnglishI Fiction ʹ refers to works that have imaginary elements in them. Although some fiction may be based on historical events.

 

SHORT STORY NOTES English 7.

 

Short Stories Ȃ Understanding Narrative Design NOTES I. PLOT: a. this is the beginning where we learn about the setti ng time/place , main characters,.

 

Characters: people or animals in the story Static: a character that does not change much during the story Dynamic: a character that changes.

 

I. Plot - series of related events that make up a story A. Conflict - struggle between opposing forces 1. Man vs. man - external struggle between two or more.

 

The Five Basic Elements of the Short Story PLOT -- The plot is how the author arranges events to develop his basic idea;  It is the sequence of events in a story.

 

SETTING -- The time and location in which a story takes place is called the setting.   For some stories the setting is very important, while for others.

 

Characteristics of a short story: Short enough for us to read through it at one sitting without interruption at a single, unified effect; one main plot, generally.

 

I. Plot: Sequence of Events A. Exposition: introduces the setting, characters, and basic situation. B. Inciting Incident: introduces the central conflict. C. Development: Rising.

 

A short story is a fictional piece of writing that has many of the same elements as a novel, but is condensed into a shorter work. Setting: The time.

 

ELEMENTS OF SHORT STORIES What is a Short Story A short story is a relatively brief fictional narrative or story written without using.

 

In Short Stories This sheet is designed to help you take notes while you view the powerpoint presentation and hear my discussion of short stories.

 

Conflict Two types of conflict: External Conflict: the character struggles against some person or force Internal Conflict: the struggle takes place.

 

ELEMENTS OF SHORT STORIES What is a Short Story A short story is a relatively brief fictional narrative or story written without using.

 

Alliteration – involves the repetition of the same first sounds in a group of words or poetry e. g. the sun sank slowly. Allusion – is a reference to a famous person, place,.

 

of a Short Story Mr. Whited a character.

 

PLOT -- The plot is how the author arranges events to develop his basic idea;  It is the sequence of events in a story or play.   The plot is a planned, logical series.

 

Character: Person in a story - Protagonist: Person who drives the action- main character - Antagonist: The opponent of the main character- causes the conflict Character.

 

I. Characters – persons we read about in a work of fiction. Characters are usually Indirect – writer gives various details about the character but does.

 

STORY TITLE: AUTHOR: ELEMENT EXPLANATION DETAILS IN STORY Theme The message of the story Setting The time and location Point of View The perspective.

 

SETTING -- The time and location in which a story takes place is called the setting.   For some stories the setting is very important, while for others.

 

SETTING -- The time and location in which a story takes place is called the setting.   For some stories the setting is very important, while for others.

 

A. Setting- when and where the story takes place Place- Time- Weather- Social conditions- Mood or atmosphere- B. Plot- the events in the story.

 

21W. 755, Writing and Readin g Short Stories Fall 2006 Shariann Lewitt Session 2: What is the Short Story You think differently reading,.

 

All fiction is based on conflict. This conflict is presented in a structured format called plot. It is the essence of fiction and creates plot. Plot – events,.

 

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All fiction is based on conflict. This conflict is presented in a structured format called plot. It is the essence of fiction and creates plot. Plot – events,.