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Getting the Big Picture – What is plot in a short story?

Getting the Big Picture – What is plot in a short story?. Once upon a time . . . A short story is a type of literature known as fiction. Fiction contains imaginary characters and events. Plot is the sequence of events. It contains the following: . Introduction Conflict Climax Resolution.

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Getting the Big Picture – What is plot in a short story?

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  1. Getting the Big Picture –What is plot in a short story? • Once upon a time . . .

  2. A short story is a type of literature known as fiction. • Fiction contains imaginary characters and events.

  3. Plot is the sequence of events. It contains the following: • Introduction • Conflict • Climax • Resolution

  4. Introduction • In the introduction the basic situation is explained. The main characters are usually introduced. • The introduction also presents the setting, or time and place of the action.

  5. Main Characters • Protagonist – the hero of the story. • Antagonist-the villain or object of the struggle.

  6. Conflict • The conflict is another name for a problem or struggle. • Many stories have several conflicts.

  7. Types of Conflict • Man versus self • Man versus man • Man versus nature • Man versus society

  8. Climax • The climax is the turning point of the story. • The conflict is greatest at the climax of the story.

  9. Resolution • The resolution is the conclusion, or end of the story. • The conflict is resolved in this part.

  10. The theme is a general statement about human beings or life. Usually the author does not write the theme in words, but implies it in the story resolution. What general idea about life did we discuss after reading “Zlateh the Goat”? Theme

  11. Turning point Beginning of story Greatest struggle Way the story ends Time and place Person or animal Problem A conflict Setting Climax Conflict Resolution Introduction Character Matching

  12. Can you name the four types of conflict?

  13. Antagonist or Protagonist?

  14. “The Monkey’s Paw” “Dragon, Dragon” “The Circuit” Listen to older and wiser people. Be careful what you wish for, you might get it. Life for migrant workers is hard because they are constantly moving. Match the theme to the story

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