Explore tens of thousands of sets crafted by our community.
Storytelling Elements
20
Flashcards
0/20
Theme
The central idea or message conveyed by the story, often reflecting on human nature, society, or life experience.
Character Development
The process by which a character changes throughout the story, often experiencing personal growth or change.
Mood
The general feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates within the reader.
Conflict
A struggle between opposing forces, which drives the narrative and develops the plot.
Point of View
The perspective from which the story is told, influencing the reader's understanding and emotional connection.
Plot
The sequence of events and actions that occur throughout the story, involving the characters and leading to a climax.
Dialogue
The spoken exchanges between characters in a play, movie, or novel, often driving the plot and revealing character traits.
Antagonist
A character, group of characters, or institution that opposes the protagonist, posing conflicts or obstacles.
Setting
The location and time period in which the story takes place, including the environment and cultural context.
Resolution
The conclusion of the story's conflicts and plots, tying up loose ends and bringing the story to closure.
Narrative Arc
The story's full progression, typically encompassing the setup, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
Genre
A category of artistic composition characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.
Symbolism
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities in storytelling, giving deeper meanings to the narrative.
Foreshadowing
A literary device in which the writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story.
Flashback
A scene set in a time earlier than the main story, used to provide background and context to the current narrative.
Pacing
The speed at which a story unfolds, affecting how quickly or slowly the plot progresses.
Exposition
The part of the story that introduces the background information to the audience, such as setting, characters, and context.
Tone
The author's attitude or approach towards the story's theme, subject matter, and audience, affecting the mood.
Climax
The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.
Protagonist
The main character around which the story revolves, often facing a central conflict.
© Hypatia.Tech. 2024 All rights reserved.