Story Structures and Devices Flashcard

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What is a linear story structure?

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A short story structure where the story moves forward from the beginning to the end with no flashbacks and is told in order of events.

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What is a narrative?

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A story that includes characters, a setting, a plot, conflicts, a climax, and a resolution.

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What is a nonlinear story structure?

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A short story structure that is not told in order of events from beginning to end chronologically.

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What is a parallel structure in storytelling?

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A story structure where two or more simultaneous stories are told to the reader, weaving together or intertwining the lives of different characters.

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Who is the person telling a story?

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The narrator.

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What is the purpose of a climax in a story?

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The climax is the turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

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What are conflicts in a narrative?

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Conflicts are the challenges or struggles that characters face in a story, driving the plot forward.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The resolution is the conclusion of the story, where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is a circular story structure?

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A story structure that ends where it began, creating a loop in the narrative.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place in which the story occurs.