a series of related events that hooks our curiosity and pulls us forward to the next even
struggle that takes place between two characters, between a character and a group or something non human
struggle that takes place in a character’s mind or heart
basic situation or exposition
the first part of a plot. opening of the story when characters and their conflict are introduced
second part of a plot. main character takes some action to resolve the conflict but meets more problems or complications
third part of a story. key scene in the story. we learn what the outcome of the conflict
resolution or denouement
the final part of the story. all the struggles are over and we know what is going to happen to the characters.
the order in which events unfold in real time.
when writers interrupt the flow of events to present an episode from the past
when writers go into the future. thy can jump ahead days or years into the future
writes can bring the future into the present by showing hints or clues that suggest what might happen later into the story
a type of inference, a guess based on evidence
writer of the most dangerous game
author of dog star
arthur c. clarke
contain specialized information.
encyclopedias, atlases, almanacs and biographical references are examples
biographies, autobiographies, and history books are examples. they help you get the full story
sources of information, such as up to date facts. newspapers and magazines
where and when a story takes place
author of a christmas memory