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The Plot Thickens: Narrative Structure!

The Plot Thickens: Narrative Structure!. UNIT 1 WHAT MAKES A GREAT STORY?. Academic Vocabulary. Analyze: v. to separate or break into parts and examine Element: n. one necessary or basic part of a whole Infer: v. to decide based on evidence r knowledge; to draw a conclusion

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The Plot Thickens: Narrative Structure!

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  1. The Plot Thickens: Narrative Structure! UNIT 1 WHAT MAKES A GREAT STORY?

  2. Academic Vocabulary • Analyze: v. to separate or break into parts and examine • Element: n. one necessary or basic part of a whole • Infer: v. to decide based on evidence r knowledge; to draw a conclusion • Sequence: n. the chronological, causal, or logical order in which one thing follows another * Not all plots go in a specific order, those plots are called non-linear. An author may use flashbacks, interruptions in the story to tell about a previous event, or foreshadowing, dropping clues in the text to hint at complications that may happen later in the story, to build suspense. • Structure: n. something constructed or built, such as a building

  3. Plot • Plot: the series of events that make up a story • Conflict: a struggle between opposing forces Every plot has to have a conflict!

  4. 1. Exposition • This usually occurs at the beginning of a short story. Here the characters are introduced. We also learn about the setting of the story. Most importantly, we are introduced to the main conflict (main problem).

  5. 2. Rising Action • This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s). A building of interest or suspense occurs.

  6. 3. Climax • This is the turning point of the story. Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict. The main character will change in some way.

  7. 4. Falling Action • All loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of.

  8. 5. Resolution • The story comes to a reasonable ending.

  9. Putting It All Together 1. Exposition 2. Rising Action 3. Climax 4. Falling Action 5. Resolution Beginning of Story Middle of Story End of Story

  10. Unit 1 Reading Strategy • VISUALIZE! • Form images of the story’s setting and characters To visualize a story: • Pay special attention to descriptions and word choices • Look for sensory details, ones that appeal to one or more of your senses • Reread lengthy descriptions to catch details you might have missed

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