Understanding Story Elements

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What is a story?

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A sequence of events which unfold through time

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What is the role of the protagonist in a story?

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The main character(s), whose journey the story is about

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What is an antagonist?

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A force that gets in the way of the main character’s wants and needs.

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What is meant by 'perspective' in storytelling?

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A point of view or way of seeing the world

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What is an 'external feature' of a character?

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The character's clothes, design, or look

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What is a 'character arc'?

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The choices a character makes to overcome obstacles and how they change.

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What is a 'want' in terms of a character's development?

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Something that drives a character to act

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What is an 'obstacle' in a story?

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Something that stands in the way of a character obtaining what they want

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What are 'stakes' in a story?

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The consequences of a character's choices

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What is an 'internal feature' of a character?

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The character's personality, beliefs, or drive