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Elements of Storytelling

Elements of Storytelling. Storytelling– the telling or writing of stories Stories- a narrative, either true or fictitious,  designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the hearer, viewer or reader. Beginning-the first part, the opening, the introduction to a character or circumstance.

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Elements of Storytelling

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  1. Elements of Storytelling Storytelling– the telling or writing of stories Stories- a narrative, either true or fictitious,  designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the hearer, viewer or reader.

  2. Beginning-the first part, the opening, the introduction to a character or circumstance. • Middle-Where the main action takes place (leading from the beginning to the end) • End-the last part, the conclusion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_QEGAYCLgg Parts-clear path

  3. Protagonist-the leading character, the hero, the person we are rooting for (we are PRO them) • Antagonist-a person who is opposed to, struggles against, or competes with another; opponent; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN3YaybNJ2s Characters- people in the story

  4. Setting-the place andtimein which a story takes place

  5. Obstacles/Problems-something that obstructs or hinders progress. Something that gets in the way. • Events-Something that happens (a tornado/the boat sinks etc.) • Character Struggles (internal struggles) a character dealing with his or her own mixed feelings or emotions. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSCub3q2JYg • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYuyJ_3U7SM Example: A character may have to decide between right and wrong or between two solutions to a problem. What is happening

  6. Climax:a decisive moment that is of maximum intensity or is a major turning point in a plot. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKCJ0d7jxtQ • Resolution: is the part of the story's plot line in which the problem of the story is resolved or worked out. This occurs after the falling action and is typically where the story ends. • Lesson/Theme: something from which a person learns or  should learn; an instructive example: Nearing the end…

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