The document outlines key elements of short stories including setting, characters, plot, point of view, tone, mood, and theme. It defines the setting as when and where the story takes place, and characters as the people, animals, or things in the story. The plot is described as what happens in the story, usually involving a conflict between a protagonist and antagonist. Point of view refers to the perspective the story is told from, such as first, second, or third person. Tone, mood, and theme are also defined, with tone as the author's attitude, mood as the emotion of the story, and theme as the overall message or "moral" of the story.
The document outlines several key elements of short stories:
1) Setting provides the time, location, weather, social context and mood of a story. Conflict is essential to the plot and can include man vs. man, circumstances, society or oneself.
2) Characters are usually few, with one central protagonist and an antagonist opposing them. Characters are developed through their appearance, words, actions, and how others see them.
3) Point of view determines the perspective of the narrator, which can be first person, omniscient limited showing multiple characters' perspectives, or omniscient objective observing like a camera.
The document outlines the key elements of a short story, including character, setting, plot, conflict, theme, point of view, style, and symbols. It defines each element, such as character being a person or animal involved in the story's events. The setting establishes the time and place. The plot consists of a chronological series of events driven by character actions relating to a central conflict. The theme conveys a central idea. Point of view and style influence how the story is told through descriptions and language choices. Symbols represent intangible concepts.
This document outlines the key elements that make up a story, including basic elements like characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme. It then discusses the elements of a plot in more detail, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. More advanced elements like narration, tone, and style are also explained. The document is from a creative writing workshop that provides an overview of the fundamental components that comprise a story.
This document defines and provides examples of key elements of short stories, including setting, character, plot, conflict, and theme. Setting establishes the time and location of a story. Character refers to the protagonist and antagonist people in a story. Plot involves the sequence of introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Conflict is the opposition of forces that drives the plot. Theme is the central idea or message conveyed by the story.
This document outlines the key elements of a short story, including characters (protagonist, antagonist, flat and round characters), plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution), conflict (man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society, man vs. supernatural being, man vs. himself), setting, theme, and point of view (first person, omniscient). It provides definitions and brief explanations of these common components that make up the structure and narrative of a short story.
This document outlines the key elements of a short story, including characters (protagonist and antagonist), setting, conflict (man vs. man, nature, society, or self), and plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution). It notes that the protagonist is the "good guy" and antagonist the "bad guy." Conflicts involve an external struggle against animals/nature, other people/institutions, or an internal struggle within a character. The plot shows a sequence of events from the beginning through resolution.
The document outlines the key elements of a short story, including characters, setting, and plot. It notes that characters can be people or animals involved in the story. The setting is where the story takes place. The plot consists of a series of events and character actions relating to the central conflict. It then describes the typical stages of a plot, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
The document outlines key elements of short stories including setting, characters, plot, point of view, tone, mood, and theme. It defines the setting as when and where the story takes place, and characters as the people, animals, or things in the story. The plot is described as what happens in the story, usually involving a conflict between a protagonist and antagonist. Point of view refers to the perspective the story is told from, such as first, second, or third person. Tone, mood, and theme are also defined, with tone as the author's attitude, mood as the emotion of the story, and theme as the overall message or "moral" of the story.
The document outlines several key elements of short stories:
1) Setting provides the time, location, weather, social context and mood of a story. Conflict is essential to the plot and can include man vs. man, circumstances, society or oneself.
2) Characters are usually few, with one central protagonist and an antagonist opposing them. Characters are developed through their appearance, words, actions, and how others see them.
3) Point of view determines the perspective of the narrator, which can be first person, omniscient limited showing multiple characters' perspectives, or omniscient objective observing like a camera.
The document outlines the key elements of a short story, including character, setting, plot, conflict, theme, point of view, style, and symbols. It defines each element, such as character being a person or animal involved in the story's events. The setting establishes the time and place. The plot consists of a chronological series of events driven by character actions relating to a central conflict. The theme conveys a central idea. Point of view and style influence how the story is told through descriptions and language choices. Symbols represent intangible concepts.
This document outlines the key elements that make up a story, including basic elements like characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme. It then discusses the elements of a plot in more detail, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. More advanced elements like narration, tone, and style are also explained. The document is from a creative writing workshop that provides an overview of the fundamental components that comprise a story.
This document defines and provides examples of key elements of short stories, including setting, character, plot, conflict, and theme. Setting establishes the time and location of a story. Character refers to the protagonist and antagonist people in a story. Plot involves the sequence of introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Conflict is the opposition of forces that drives the plot. Theme is the central idea or message conveyed by the story.
This document outlines the key elements of a short story, including characters (protagonist, antagonist, flat and round characters), plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution), conflict (man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society, man vs. supernatural being, man vs. himself), setting, theme, and point of view (first person, omniscient). It provides definitions and brief explanations of these common components that make up the structure and narrative of a short story.
This document outlines the key elements of a short story, including characters (protagonist and antagonist), setting, conflict (man vs. man, nature, society, or self), and plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution). It notes that the protagonist is the "good guy" and antagonist the "bad guy." Conflicts involve an external struggle against animals/nature, other people/institutions, or an internal struggle within a character. The plot shows a sequence of events from the beginning through resolution.
The document outlines the key elements of a short story, including characters, setting, and plot. It notes that characters can be people or animals involved in the story. The setting is where the story takes place. The plot consists of a series of events and character actions relating to the central conflict. It then describes the typical stages of a plot, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
This document defines and describes several key literary elements used in short stories: setting, plot, conflict, character, point of view, and theme. It explains that setting establishes the time and location of a story. The plot consists of the sequence of events with a beginning, middle, and end, while conflict refers to the oppositional forces that drive the plot. It also outlines the types of characters and methods of characterization authors use. The document concludes by describing the different points of view and how themes convey the author's underlying meaning.
This document outlines the key elements of a story, including setting, characters, sequence of events (plot), and plot structure. It defines setting as the where and when of the story. It describes characters as the people in the story. It explains that stories have a sequence of events (plot) that unfold in a specific order. It then outlines the typical plot structure, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
Narrative form provides the structure for how a story is told in a film. It involves an ordered series of events connected by cause and effect that moves the plot from an initial equilibrium through disruption, attempts to repair the damage, and finally a new equilibrium. The three-act structure divides most narratives into an introduction where characters and settings are established, a rising action where the central conflict mounts, and a falling action where the conflict is resolved. Characters typically experience changes and are responsible for moving the cause-and-effect chain of events that make up the narrative.
This document defines and explains the key elements of a story's plot, including exposition, setting, protagonist, antagonist, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. It also discusses theme. The plot elements are introduced in a chain of events that make up the story. Understanding these elements can help readers and storytellers alike.
The document discusses the key elements of plot, including the plot line and its five main parts: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. It also describes three main types of plot: plot of fortune involving changes in a protagonist's circumstances, plot of thought involving changes in a protagonist's thinking, and plot of character involving changes in a protagonist's character.
Plot is the structure of a story that shows characters in action. It begins with a character having a problem or conflict. As the rising action builds, events happen as the character tries to solve the problem. The plot reaches a climax when the problem is met, answering how or why the problem happened. It ends with a resolution where the problem is solved slowing down the action. A story mountain is a graphic organizer that shows the sequence of plot parts like a house, with a foundation, walls, roof, and extras to complete the structure and movement of the story.
This document outlines the key elements of fiction: character, setting, plot, conflict, and theme. It defines each element and provides examples. Character refers to the people in the story, including the protagonist and antagonist. Setting establishes where and when the story takes place. Plot is the sequence of events, including the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Conflict is the problem or struggle faced by characters. Theme is the central message or idea of the story. The document also briefly discusses climax, foreshadowing, and flashbacks.
This document defines and explains various literary terms used to analyze stories. It covers basic elements like setting, characters, plot, conflict, point of view and more complex concepts such as theme, symbolism, and foreshadowing. Characters are described as either static or dynamic depending on whether they change over time. The five main parts of plot structure are outlined as exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Conflict can be internal or external, and involves struggles between people, oneself, nature, society or fate.
The document provides guidance on developing a plot, including defining what a plot is, the typical elements of a plot based on Aristotle's model, and an 8-step process for outlining a plot. It begins by addressing common frustrations with developing plots and then covers the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution elements of Freytag's pyramid model of plot structure. Additional tips are provided on outlining the story goal, consequences, requirements, and other elements to create a coherent plot.
This document provides an outline for analyzing a short story. It includes 15 points to analyze such as identifying the author and time period, locating the story within the author's works, analyzing the title, plot, conflict, characters, theme, structure, tone and personal values conveyed. The purpose is to comprehensively analyze all relevant elements of a short story.
The document outlines the typical elements of a plot, including: exposition to introduce characters and the main conflict, rising action where the conflict develops, climax as the turning point where the main character faces the conflict, falling action to resolve loose ends, and resolution at the ending of the story. It notes that exposition is usually at the beginning, climax in the middle to late part of the story, and resolution after the climax to conclude the plot.
The document outlines the key elements of a plot map, including exposition to introduce characters and the main conflict, rising action where the conflict develops, climax as the turning point where the main character faces the conflict, falling action to resolve loose ends, and resolution providing a reasonable ending to the story.
This document discusses the key elements of a short story, including setting, character, plot, conflict, theme, and point of view. It provides definitions for each element and explains their roles and importance in a short story. The objectives are to define what a short story is, differentiate it from other genres, become acquainted with its basic elements, identify these elements when analyzing a short story, and review a short story to determine its key elements.
Todorov proposed a theory of narrative structure that he believed could be applied to any film. The theory consists of 5 stages: 1) equilibrium, where power is balanced; 2) disequilibrium, caused by a disruption to the order; 3) acknowledgement of the disorder; 4) an attempt to repair the damage; and 5) a new state of equilibrium is reached, restoring normality. This structure can be seen in most film narratives, with the disruption normally occurring outside of everyday situations, such as a murder investigation.
The document outlines the typical elements of a plot map, including exposition to introduce characters and setting, rising action to build suspense, a climax as the main turning point, falling action to tie up loose ends, and resolution to conclude the story. It notes that exposition is usually at the beginning, the climax occurs between the middle and end, and falling action leads to the resolution.
This document discusses the elements of plot through analyzing the movie Drishyam. It defines plot as the sequence of events that make up a story. The key elements of plot discussed are: exposition/introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. For the movie Drishyam, the plot follows these elements - it introduces the characters and conflict, complications arise during the rising action, a major event occurs at the climax, the story winds down during the falling action, and any remaining issues are resolved at the end. Having a strong, well-structured plot is important for keeping audiences engaged with movies, novels, and other narratives.
The document outlines the typical structure of a narrative story, including key elements like characters, setting, conflict, climax, and resolution. It also provides an example plot pyramid and retells the story of "The Princess and the Pea" to demonstrate how a narrative fits into the beginning, middle, and end structure.
The document discusses the key elements of plot structure: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and conclusion. In the exposition, the conflict is introduced and the characters, setting, and point of view are established. The rising action thickens the plot as tensions build towards the climax, the highest point of interest or turning point. The falling action follows the climax as events wind down towards the conclusion, which wraps up the plot.
The document discusses the key elements of a short story, including setting, character, and conflict. It defines setting as the time and place the story takes place. It identifies two main types of characters - the protagonist and antagonist. It then defines four common types of conflict - man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society, and man vs. self. The document provides examples of assigning these elements to a story and prompts the reader to identify these elements in another short story.
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This document provides an overview of key elements of stories, including setting, characters, plot, conflict, resolution, point of view, and theme. It defines these elements and provides details about each one. Setting establishes the time and place of the story. Characters can include protagonists and antagonists. The plot follows an exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution structure. Conflict drives the dramatic action in a story. Point of view determines the narrator. And theme conveys the overall message or topic.
This document defines and describes several key literary elements used in short stories: setting, plot, conflict, character, point of view, and theme. It explains that setting establishes the time and location of a story. The plot consists of the sequence of events with a beginning, middle, and end, while conflict refers to the oppositional forces that drive the plot. It also outlines the types of characters and methods of characterization authors use. The document concludes by describing the different points of view and how themes convey the author's underlying meaning.
This document outlines the key elements of a story, including setting, characters, sequence of events (plot), and plot structure. It defines setting as the where and when of the story. It describes characters as the people in the story. It explains that stories have a sequence of events (plot) that unfold in a specific order. It then outlines the typical plot structure, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
Narrative form provides the structure for how a story is told in a film. It involves an ordered series of events connected by cause and effect that moves the plot from an initial equilibrium through disruption, attempts to repair the damage, and finally a new equilibrium. The three-act structure divides most narratives into an introduction where characters and settings are established, a rising action where the central conflict mounts, and a falling action where the conflict is resolved. Characters typically experience changes and are responsible for moving the cause-and-effect chain of events that make up the narrative.
This document defines and explains the key elements of a story's plot, including exposition, setting, protagonist, antagonist, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. It also discusses theme. The plot elements are introduced in a chain of events that make up the story. Understanding these elements can help readers and storytellers alike.
The document discusses the key elements of plot, including the plot line and its five main parts: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. It also describes three main types of plot: plot of fortune involving changes in a protagonist's circumstances, plot of thought involving changes in a protagonist's thinking, and plot of character involving changes in a protagonist's character.
Plot is the structure of a story that shows characters in action. It begins with a character having a problem or conflict. As the rising action builds, events happen as the character tries to solve the problem. The plot reaches a climax when the problem is met, answering how or why the problem happened. It ends with a resolution where the problem is solved slowing down the action. A story mountain is a graphic organizer that shows the sequence of plot parts like a house, with a foundation, walls, roof, and extras to complete the structure and movement of the story.
This document outlines the key elements of fiction: character, setting, plot, conflict, and theme. It defines each element and provides examples. Character refers to the people in the story, including the protagonist and antagonist. Setting establishes where and when the story takes place. Plot is the sequence of events, including the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Conflict is the problem or struggle faced by characters. Theme is the central message or idea of the story. The document also briefly discusses climax, foreshadowing, and flashbacks.
This document defines and explains various literary terms used to analyze stories. It covers basic elements like setting, characters, plot, conflict, point of view and more complex concepts such as theme, symbolism, and foreshadowing. Characters are described as either static or dynamic depending on whether they change over time. The five main parts of plot structure are outlined as exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Conflict can be internal or external, and involves struggles between people, oneself, nature, society or fate.
The document provides guidance on developing a plot, including defining what a plot is, the typical elements of a plot based on Aristotle's model, and an 8-step process for outlining a plot. It begins by addressing common frustrations with developing plots and then covers the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution elements of Freytag's pyramid model of plot structure. Additional tips are provided on outlining the story goal, consequences, requirements, and other elements to create a coherent plot.
This document provides an outline for analyzing a short story. It includes 15 points to analyze such as identifying the author and time period, locating the story within the author's works, analyzing the title, plot, conflict, characters, theme, structure, tone and personal values conveyed. The purpose is to comprehensively analyze all relevant elements of a short story.
The document outlines the typical elements of a plot, including: exposition to introduce characters and the main conflict, rising action where the conflict develops, climax as the turning point where the main character faces the conflict, falling action to resolve loose ends, and resolution at the ending of the story. It notes that exposition is usually at the beginning, climax in the middle to late part of the story, and resolution after the climax to conclude the plot.
The document outlines the key elements of a plot map, including exposition to introduce characters and the main conflict, rising action where the conflict develops, climax as the turning point where the main character faces the conflict, falling action to resolve loose ends, and resolution providing a reasonable ending to the story.
This document discusses the key elements of a short story, including setting, character, plot, conflict, theme, and point of view. It provides definitions for each element and explains their roles and importance in a short story. The objectives are to define what a short story is, differentiate it from other genres, become acquainted with its basic elements, identify these elements when analyzing a short story, and review a short story to determine its key elements.
Todorov proposed a theory of narrative structure that he believed could be applied to any film. The theory consists of 5 stages: 1) equilibrium, where power is balanced; 2) disequilibrium, caused by a disruption to the order; 3) acknowledgement of the disorder; 4) an attempt to repair the damage; and 5) a new state of equilibrium is reached, restoring normality. This structure can be seen in most film narratives, with the disruption normally occurring outside of everyday situations, such as a murder investigation.
The document outlines the typical elements of a plot map, including exposition to introduce characters and setting, rising action to build suspense, a climax as the main turning point, falling action to tie up loose ends, and resolution to conclude the story. It notes that exposition is usually at the beginning, the climax occurs between the middle and end, and falling action leads to the resolution.
This document discusses the elements of plot through analyzing the movie Drishyam. It defines plot as the sequence of events that make up a story. The key elements of plot discussed are: exposition/introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. For the movie Drishyam, the plot follows these elements - it introduces the characters and conflict, complications arise during the rising action, a major event occurs at the climax, the story winds down during the falling action, and any remaining issues are resolved at the end. Having a strong, well-structured plot is important for keeping audiences engaged with movies, novels, and other narratives.
The document outlines the typical structure of a narrative story, including key elements like characters, setting, conflict, climax, and resolution. It also provides an example plot pyramid and retells the story of "The Princess and the Pea" to demonstrate how a narrative fits into the beginning, middle, and end structure.
The document discusses the key elements of plot structure: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and conclusion. In the exposition, the conflict is introduced and the characters, setting, and point of view are established. The rising action thickens the plot as tensions build towards the climax, the highest point of interest or turning point. The falling action follows the climax as events wind down towards the conclusion, which wraps up the plot.
The document discusses the key elements of a short story, including setting, character, and conflict. It defines setting as the time and place the story takes place. It identifies two main types of characters - the protagonist and antagonist. It then defines four common types of conflict - man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society, and man vs. self. The document provides examples of assigning these elements to a story and prompts the reader to identify these elements in another short story.
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A screenplay (or script) is a complete description of an entire movie. It is the basic plan that everyone follows to make a movie from start to finish.
This document provides an overview of key elements of stories, including setting, characters, plot, conflict, resolution, point of view, and theme. It defines these elements and provides details about each one. Setting establishes the time and place of the story. Characters can include protagonists and antagonists. The plot follows an exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution structure. Conflict drives the dramatic action in a story. Point of view determines the narrator. And theme conveys the overall message or topic.
The document defines narrative as a storyline with connected events occurring in time and space that establishes causal relationships between events. It discusses theories of narrative from Bordwell, Thompson, Propp, and others. Key aspects covered include the distinction between plot and story, common narrative structures like the three-act structure, roles of characters, and themes within genres like romance, horror, and comedy.
This document outlines the key elements of a short story: setting, characters, plot, and theme. It defines each element and provides examples. Setting establishes where and when the story takes place. Characters include the protagonist and antagonist, and are developed through direct and indirect characterization methods. Plot is the sequence of related events, built around a conflict between opposing forces. It includes exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Theme is the main idea or underlying message of the story. Analyzing stories using these elements can help understand short fiction.
The document provides an introduction to the key elements of prose literature, including characters, plot, setting, narrative techniques, and themes. It defines these elements and gives examples from the novel "Escape to Last Man Peak". Characters are described as major or minor, flat or round. Plot includes exposition, conflict, climax, and resolution. Setting involves time, environment, atmosphere, and weather. Narrative techniques include point of view, flashback, foreshadowing, and irony. Themes convey overall ideas in a work.
This document defines and describes various literary devices used in fiction, including setting, character, point of view, theme, and others. It explains that setting refers to the time and place of a story. Character types include dynamic, static, round, flat, and stock characters. Point of view determines the perspective a story is told from, such as first person, third person limited, or third person omniscient. Theme represents a central idea or lesson about life and humanity. Characterization and development involve creating lifelike imaginary people.
The document provides an overview of the key elements of prose literature, including characters, plot, setting, narrative techniques, and themes. It defines major characters as those that significantly impact the plot, and minor characters as those that do not. The protagonist is the main character, while the antagonist opposes them. Plot involves exposition, conflict, climax, and resolution. Setting includes time, environment, and atmosphere. Narrative techniques help convey meaning, such as point of view, flashback, and foreshadowing.
The document provides an overview of the key elements of prose literature, including characters, plot, setting, narrative techniques, and themes. It defines major characters as those that significantly impact the plot, and minor characters as those that do not. The protagonist is the main character, while the antagonist opposes them. Plot involves exposition, conflict, climax, and resolution. Setting includes time, environment, and atmosphere. Narrative techniques help convey meaning, such as point of view, flashback, and foreshadowing.
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The document provides information about key elements of stories and movies, including setting, characters, plot, conflict, point of view, theme, and other techniques. It defines these elements and gives examples. Setting is described as the time and place of the story. Character types include protagonists, antagonists, flat/round, and static/dynamic characters. Plot elements include exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Conflict can be external/internal. Point of view can be first or third person. Theme conveys the overall message or lesson of the story.
The document defines and describes the key elements of fiction, including plot, character, setting, conflict, and theme. It explains that fiction is about imaginary people, places, or events told through stories or novels, not true accounts from real life. It outlines the typical parts of a plot, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. It also discusses how authors develop characters and the different types of characters, as well as how setting, conflict, and theme are important components of fictional stories.
This document defines and describes key elements of literature including plot, theme, character, conflict, setting, and point of view. It explains that plot is the sequence of events with a beginning, middle, and end including an introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and denouement. Theme is the central idea or meaning the author aims to convey. Characterization provides details about protagonists and antagonists. Conflict is the oppositional forces that drive the plot and can include person vs. person, person vs. nature, person vs. society, and person vs. self. Setting establishes the time, location, weather, social conditions and mood. Point of view determines the perspective the story is told from, such as
The document discusses the key elements of a story including plot, characters, setting, conflict, theme, point of view, and symbols. It uses the story "Double Luck" as an example to explain these elements. The elements discussed include the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution that make up the plot. It also describes how characters can be main or minor, protagonists or antagonists, round or flat, dynamic or static. The document discusses how themes and point of view are presented in stories and provides some examples of symbols in "Double Luck".
1) A narrative essay tells a story through a basic plot structure that includes a basic situation, conflict, rising action of events, climax, and resolution.
2) The basic situation introduces the characters and their problem or conflict. Conflict builds through a series of complicating events, leading to the climax or most suspenseful moment.
3) The resolution ties up loose ends and brings closure to the story. Key elements include characters, setting, point of view, and using sensory details and character actions to advance the plot.
This document defines and describes the key elements of a short story: setting, characters, plot, and theme. It explains that setting establishes where and when the story takes place. Characters are the people or animals in the story, and plots involve a sequence of related events that create conflict. Themes convey the central idea of the story but are not morals or lessons. Examples are provided for each element to illustrate how short stories use these basic components.
This document defines and describes the key elements of a short story: setting, characters, plot, and theme. It explains that setting establishes where and when the story takes place. Characters are the people or animals in the story, and plots involve a sequence of related events that create conflict. Themes convey the central idea of a story but are not morals or lessons. Examples are provided for each element to illustrate how short stories use these basic components.
Fiction writing involves creating believable stories through elements like characters, plot structure with exposition, rising action and resolution, dialogue, description, and point of view. Successful fiction explores themes through characters that undergo changes resulting from internal or external conflicts. Writers employ various techniques to immerse readers in the fictional world including developing rounded characters, crafting compelling narratives, and employing literary devices like symbolism and metaphor.
A short story contains key elements such as a plot, characters, setting, and theme. The plot involves a conflict that is presented and resolved. Main characters include the protagonist and antagonist. Suspense is created through devices like foreshadowing, dilemmas, mysteries, and reversals. A climax and resolution conclude the story. Characters are developed through characterization and can be flat, round, static, or dynamic. The setting provides the time and place. The theme makes a statement. Point of view and irony are also literary techniques used in short stories.
This document defines key elements and terms used in short stories, including plot, conflict, characters, setting, theme, point of view, and irony. It explains that a plot involves a series of related events presenting and resolving a conflict. Conflict can be internal or external, and involves a struggle between a character and an opposing force. Main characters include the protagonist and antagonist. Additional elements that add interest are complications, suspense, climax and resolution. Characterization involves revealing personalities directly or indirectly. Point of view describes the narrator's relationship to the story and can be first, third omniscient, or third limited. Theme conveys an underlying meaning or opinion about the subject.
This document outlines the key elements of a story, including setting, characters, plot, conflict, resolution, point of view, and theme. It defines each element and provides details about how each contributes to the overall narrative. Setting establishes the where and when of the story. Characters include the protagonist and antagonist. Plot follows a structure including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Conflict drives the story forward and can be external or internal. Point of view and theme round out the essential components of crafting a story.
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Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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2. Character
● Can be revealed
through their actions,
speech and
appearance.
● Can be discovered by
comments of other
characters and
interaction with other
characters.
● Can be flat (one-
sided) or round (fully
developed
3. Protagonist
● Is the main character in a work of
literature or movie.
● Can sometimes be the narrator
4. Antagonist
● The character in a story who is in
conflict with the main character.
● Can be another
character, nature, fate,
society or even the
protaganist
5. Character Foil
● Traits are in direct contrast to
protagonist
● Highlights traits of
protagonist by
opposition, can be
minor or major
character.
7. Setting
● The time and the place of the story.
● A story can be set in a realistic or imaginary
place and can occur in the past, present,or
future.
● Setting affects
the characters
and storyline
in unique
ways
8. Setting Types
● Integral Setting is
essential to the plot
and influences
characters.
● Backdrop
Setting relatively
unimportant to the
plot and characters
just a background
10. Point Of View
● The vantage point in
which the story is told.
● First Person- ‘I’
● Third Person- ‘He,
she it”
● Omniscient -knows
everything
● Objective - presents
without comment or
emotion
12. Theme
● The main idea that the film wishes to
share with the audience
● Rarely stated directly, inferred by the
audience
● Universal in nature applying to society,
human nature
● Can often be applied to individuals
watching the film as they relate to it.
13. Sample Themes
● Acceptance ● Good Versus Evil
● Betrayal ● Justice
● Coming of Age ● Love
● Destiny ● Perserverance
● Duty ● Power
● Faith ● Redemption
● Freedom ● Revenge
● Friendship ● Transformation
14. Conflict
● A struggle between opposing forces;
conflicts can be external or internal.
16. Internal Conflict
● Takes place in the
character’s mind.
● Character often
pulled by two
courses of action or
by conflicting
emotions
17. Plot
● The series of
events in sequential
order.
● What happens 1st,
2nd, 3rd, and so on.
● The plot centers on
at least one major
problem called a
conflict.
18. Timing of Plot
● Chronological - Events are told in the
order of occurance.
● Flashback/Flashforward - Events
are told out of order either jumping
ahead or back at various points in the
story.
● Time Lapse - Story skips a time
period that seems unusual compared
to rest of plot
19. Five Main Parts of the Plot
Climax
● Not all stories fit
this pattern.
● The exposition may Falling
Rising
appear in the Action Action
middle of the story
instead of the
beginning.
● A story can end Resolution
Exposition
with a climax,
leaving no falling
action.
20. Exposition
● The opening film often
provides background
information that the
audience needs to
know.
● It introduces the
characters, describes
the setting, and may
recap important events
before the action of the
story.
21. Rising Action
● The chain of events
become more
complex. The
Rising
actions and feelings
Action
of the characters
intensify as their
problems become
more complicated.
22. Climax
● The highest point of
interest
● Where most action
takes place in the
store
● Involves an
important event,
decision, or
discovery that
affects the final
outcome.
23. Falling Action
● Following the
Falling climax, the intensity
action
of the story may
subside.
● The falling action
describes the
results of the major
events as the action
winds down.
24. Resolution
● The final part of the story.
● It tells how the story ends. All the loose ends
are tied up.
● May also set the stage for future stories or
sequels.
25. Film Elements
● Film Score
● Lighting
● Costumes
● Sound Effects
● Special Effects
● Filming
● Editing
26. Additional Questions
● How does the movie portray Men? Women? Children?
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● Product Placements/Advertising?
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● What is the protagonist main strength and flaw?
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● What character do you most relate to? Admire? Despise?
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● Is there a portrayal of faith or religion? Is it positive, negative, neutral?
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● How do the values and themes compare to your own values and beliefs?
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