Elements of a Story

What does the plot usually refer to?

• The sequence of events and happenings that make up a story

• The insertion of background information within a story or narrative

• The time and place in which a story takes place

• The emotional response that the writer wishes to evoke in the reader through a story

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What does exposition refer to?

• The sequence of events and happenings that make up a story

• The insertion of background information within a story or narrative

• The time and place in which a story takes place

• The emotional response that the writer wishes to evoke in the reader through a story

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What does setting establish?

• The sequence of events and happenings that make up a story

• The insertion of background information within a story or narrative

• The time and place in which a story takes place

• The emotional response that the writer wishes to evoke in the reader through a story

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What does mood refer to?

• The sequence of events and happenings that make up a story

• The insertion of background information within a story or narrative

• The emotional response that the writer wishes to evoke in the reader through a story

• Reflects the writer’s attitude toward the subject matter or audience of a literary work

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What does tone reflect?

• The sequence of events and happenings that make up a story

• The insertion of background information within a story or narrative

• Reflects the writer’s attitude toward the subject matter or audience of a literary work

• The emotional response that the writer wishes to evoke in the reader through a story

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What is a flat character?

• A character that has just one or two traits that make up their personality

• A character that does not undergo any significant change in a story

• A character that is interesting and layered

• A character that changes significantly throughout the story

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Give an example of a flat character and explain why they are a good example.

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What is a static character?

• A character that has just one or two traits that make up their personality

• A character that does not undergo any significant change in a story

• A character that is interesting and layered

• A character that changes significantly throughout the story

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Give an example of a static character and explain why they are a good example.

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What is a round character?

• A character that has just one or two traits that make up their personality

• A character that does not undergo any significant change in a story

• A character that is interesting and layered

• A character that changes significantly throughout the story

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