Setting There are TWO settings in every story. – ____________ Setting –______ Setting

LOCATION Setting ___________________________. There may be several specific location settings. When asked, list the general setting, not all of the specific ones. Examples: ________________, _____________________

TIME Setting __________________________. May be general – such as _____, present or _______________. May be specific – During the Civil War, the 1940s, or the year Author will give clues to the time period through ___________, __________, ______________, etc.

Characters The ________, __________, or imaginary creatures that take part in the action of the story. –Major characters – ___________________ ____________________________. –Minor characters – ____________________ ____________________________.

Characterization The way in which the author creates and develops his/her characters. ________ characterization – characteristics told to the reader through the text. ____________ characterization – characteristics discovered by the reader through dialogue, character’s actions and interactions with others.

Conflict _____________________ ___________________. Does not always have to be a bad thing Stories have multiple conflicts.

Internal vs. External Conflicts Internal Conflict Conflict that occurs inside the mind of a character An argument you have with yourself A difficult decision that has to be made Internal – inside – invisible-ish External Conflict Conflict that occurs outside of the mind External conflicts can be seen. A fist fight or argument with a friend A character battling against a flood

4 Types of Conflicts Character vs. ___________ – external Character vs. ________/_________ – external Character vs. ______/_________________ – external Character vs. ________ – internal Be able to give and recognize examples of each.

Point of View The way in which the author chooses to tell the story. ______ main points of view Point of view can also mean how a character or person _______________ __________________________.

4 Points of View ________ person – the story is told by a character of the story using “I” speak. Think personal narratives! ________ person – rarely used in fiction. Uses “You” speak. Most often seen in how-to or self help writing.

4 Points of View (cont.) _____________________ – the story is told by a narrator who is not part of the story. The narrator follows ONE character through the story. _______________________ – the story is told by a narrator who is not part of the story. This narrator can follow SEVERAL or ALL characters at the same time through the story. Usually uses different chapters to tell about different characters.

Suspense ________________________________ ____________________________. It makes the reader want to keep reading to find out what will happen next. Roller coasters and scary movies are suspenseful (and fun!)

Foreshadowing ________________________________ _______________________________. Often designed to build suspense and keep the reader guessing about the outcome of an event. Example: “At the time, we had no idea that we would never see her again.”

Flashback When the author takes the reader back in time to see an event that has already occurred. Helps the reader understand a situation better. _________________________________ Often occurs as a ____________, _____________, or a character being “lost” in thought.

Symbol ________________________________ _____________________________. Often stand for something invisible like a feeling or idea Examples:

Theme The message or ____________________. This is what the author wants the reader to understand or come away from the story with. It is often a message about life or human nature. Themes are not ___________ – they are ___________ or ________________. One story can have multiple themes.

Tone & Mood Tone – __________________ _____________________ Mood – the ________ the writer creates for the readers

Plot/Plot Chart ______ - the pattern of events or main story in a story or drama A Plot Chart is a ___________ ________________ of the events in a story

Plot Chart Conflict: The main problem is introduced Rising Action: Events leading to climax Denouement : The resolution, when the main conflict is resolved Exposition: Characters, setting and mood are established Falling Action: Events leading to the resolution Climax: Turning point when the reader knows how the conflict will be resolved