(I really must make a better first entry. I should explain all the growing of the class stuff I have been doing. For now, here is what matters.)
Students need to know these words for Thursday's small quiz:
We have been reviewing them over and over through examples.
Short Story, Novel, Fiction
Start- Exposition (characters (minor/major)
(Dynamic/Static), setting)| conflict (part of plot) | rising action | climax | falling action | resolution
(reveals theme)- Finish
Plot is made up of
Exposition
Conflict
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action/Resolution
Theme
Fiction- Fiction is prose writing that tells an imaginary story. The writer of a fictional work might invent
all the events and characters in it or might base parts of the story on real
people or events. Fiction includes both
stories and novels. A short story can be
read in one sitting. Novels are longer
and more complex.
Short Story- A
short story is a brief work of fiction that can generally be read in one
setting. A short story usually focuses
on one or two main characters who face a single problem or conflict.
Novel- A novel is a work of fiction that is longer and more complex than
a short story. In a novel, setting, plot, and characters are usually developed
in great detail.
Plot- A
plot is a sequence of related events that make up the story. It begins with an exposition that introduces
characters. Complications arise during
rising action. Plot reaches a climax.
Lose ends are tied up in the resolution.
Conflict- Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces. In external
conflict, a character struggles with another person or outside force. Internal
conflict is a struggle within a character.
Exposition- In fiction, the structure of the plot normally begins with
exposition: establishing the tone, the setting, characters, and giving the
reader important background.
Rising Action- Rising action refers to the events in the
story that move the plot forward. Rising
action involves conflict and complications and builds to a climax or turning
point.
Climax- In the plot of a story or a play, the climax, or turning point,
is the point of maximum interest. The
climax usually occurs near the end of the story, after the reader has
understood the conflict and become emotionally involved with the
characters. At the climax, the conflict
is resolved and the outcome of the plot becomes clear.
Falling Action- Falling action is the part of the plot that occurs
after the climax. During the falling
action, sometimes called the resolution, conflicts are resolved and loose ends
are tied up.
Resolution- Same as falling action.
Main and Minor Characters- Minor characters are less important
characters that interact with the main characters and with one another while moving
the plot along and providing background for the story.
Dynamic and Static Characters- (Character Development) Characters that grow
or change during a story are said to undergo character development. A character that changes significantly is
called a dynamic character. One that
changes only a little or not at all is said to be a static character. Main characters often develop the most.
Setting- A setting of a story, poem, or play is the time and place of the
action. Sometimes the setting is clear
and well defined; at other times, it is left to readers’ imaginations. Elements of setting can include geographic,
historical period (past, present, future), season, time of day, and the customs
and manners of a society.
Theme-
A theme is a message about life or human nature that is communicated by a
literary work. In many cases, readers
must infer what the writer’s message is.
On way of figuring out a theme is to apply the lessons learned by the
main characters to all people.
