Story Literary Elements

Recipe for FictionSome ingredients that every good story must have .

Bell-WorkOn a loose-leaf piece of paper, brainstorm all of the parts to a story. What must be included in a story to make it work? Make a list or write a paragraph that describes all the parts to the story.Put your name, date, and period in the upper right hand corner of the paper. The time and place of the story is the setting

Every story needs charactersPeople

AnimalsOr Creatures

The protagonist is the good guyThe antagonist is the bad guy or force

Great stories have a conflict

Man vs. ManMan vs. NatureMan vs. SocietyMan vs. HimselfMan vs. MachineA hint about what will happen next is called foreshadowingFor example, if you hear this:Then you know someones about to get eaten!

8Plot LineExposition: The start of the story. Introduction to the characters, setting, and problem. Rising Action: the series of conflicts and crisis in the story that lead to the climax.Climax: The turning point. The most intense moment (either mentally or in action.Falling Action: all of the action which follows the Climax.Resolution: The conclusion, the tying together of all of the threads.The climax is the most exciting part!!

The point of view is the perspective of the story

That rotten wolf tried to eat us!!!!I was framed! I just wanted to borrow a cup of sugar!SymbolismA symbol represents an idea, quality, or concept larger than itself.A Journey can symbolize life.Black can represent evil or death.

Water may represent a new beginning.A lion could be a symbol of courage.

Whether youre the reader, or the writer, a great story includes all these literary elements!!!conflictsettingpoint of viewclimaxcharactersprotagonistantagonistforeshadowing