The elements of plot

A Treasure Hunt on Elements of Plot

created by missqueralt
American School of Puebla
Introduction | The Questions | Internet Resources

Introduction
We have read a lot of stories, and books over the years, and now, in Junior High
School we are going to read and analyze them through all the elements that take
part in the creation of a story. Let's discover them!!! The resources at the bottom of
the page are listed in the order you must use them to answer the questions.
Work in teams of three people and prepare a slide-show to explain what you have
learned.
Good luck!!!

Questions

1. 1)What are the elements of plot in this site?

2)Write down their definitions
3) How are characters constructed?
4) What is the setting?
5) What is its role in the story?
6) What is the theme of a story?

2. 7) HOw does the definition of setting complement or differ from the previous
one?
8) What are the parts of the plot?
9) Make a drawing of the different types of conflicts
10) what are the characteristics of characters?
11) what elements complement your previous definition of theme?
 3. 12) what is plot?
13) what is the structure of the plot in a story?
14) What is the exposition?
15) How do you explain the rising action?
16) What is a conflict?
17)What is the most important part of the story? why?

4. 18)] What is the role of symbolism, image and allegory in a story?

The Internet Resources

• 1: http://www.learner.org/interactives/literature/read/plot2.html -
• 2: http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/engramja/elements.html -
• 3: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plot_(narrative)
• 4. http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/virtualit/fiction/elements.asp?e=1 -
The Big Question
How do all these elements create a story?

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