Writing: Plot and Setting

Prologues in novels are used to provide background information, set the tone for the story, introduce key characters, or establish the setting. They can help to draw readers into the world of the novel and provide context that may be important for understanding the story that follows.

The problem sets the stage for the story, followed by the setting providing the background for the events. The climax is the turning point where the conflict reaches its peak, leading to the denouement where the conflict is resolved and loose ends are tied up. They go in this order: problem, setting, climax, denouement.

You can continue by describing the feelings and thoughts of the character upon hearing the scream, setting the scene and building suspense. Consider exploring the source of the scream and how it may impact the character as they decide whether to open the door or investigate further. Shifting between internal dialogue and external actions can help create tension and draw readers into the story.

The translator of "Chronicle of a Death Foretold" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez is Gregory Rabassa. He translated many works by Marquez and other Latin American authors into English.

Any action or idea that sets the rising action into motion is an initiating event. Some examples include Harry Potter's mysterious letter, Luke Skywalker's new android running away, and Bilbo Baggins vanishing from his birthday party.

The place the story happens is called the setting. The setting includes the geographical location, as well as the time period. For instance, a story about a Russian princess in 2010 would be a different setting than a story about a Russian princess in 1810.

Ambrose Bierce's use of imagery in "Horseman in the Sky" helps create a dark and foreboding atmosphere, reflecting the themes of war and sacrifice. The vivid descriptions of the landscape and the contrasting images of the peaceful valley and the violent battlefield highlight the moral dilemma faced by the protagonist. The vivid imagery serves to emphasize the tragic consequences of war and the impact of the protagonist's actions on the plot.

The theme of the story is survival and perseverance, as the protagonist navigates through challenges to achieve their goal. The setting is typically the environment or time period in which the story takes place, providing a backdrop that influences the characters and events.

"Wonder" follows the story of a young boy named Auggie who has a facial deformity, as he navigates through his first year at a mainstream school. The plot includes themes of bullying, acceptance, friendship, and self-discovery as Auggie learns to embrace his differences and find his place in the world.

In "My Sister the Vampire: Love Bites," twin sisters Olivia and Ivy continue their adventures as they discover more about their vampire heritage and navigate the challenges of being twins. The plot follows their attempts to solve mysteries surrounding their family's past while also dealing with typical teenage drama at school. With humor, friendship, and a touch of romance, the story explores themes of identity and acceptance.

Teens will want to discuss the story's layered moral ambiguities, heartbreaking choices, and 'the line that separates black and white'."-

well from my understanding, documentary novel are the writings which describes an event that has truly occurred other words nonfiction events like national geographic events. However, a regular novel are fiction stories or made up stories for example is the mills and boon collection. an example of a documentary novel is the life of Kathryn Khulman. It describes the story of her life...

Use what i call "P.E.E" paragraphs. In each paragraph, the 'P' stands for 'Point' this is where you give some information about what you want to say about a certain part of the text.

For example: In chapter 3 the writer uses strong adjectives to create tension.

This should incude a page reference so people can find it themselves.

'E' stands for evidence. The evidence, is a quote taken directly from the text. Remember to put it in speach marks "___"

'E' stands for explanation. This is where you uses the evidence to prove the point. Usually you would explain the effect this has on the reader, for instance the emotions that are experienced. In the explanation, you should take some words out of the quote and analyse the word and the effect that its use has.

If a playwright chooses to reinterpret a traditional story, she will likely introduce fresh perspectives, modern contexts, or unconventional settings to offer new insights or provoke thought among the audience. This reinterpretation can provide a contemporary relevance or social commentary that resonates with current audiences.

No, a plot is the sequence of events that make up a story. It includes the main events, conflict, and resolution. A summary is a brief overview of the entire story, highlighting key points and the outcome.

The concept of plot structure has evolved over time, with various scholars and writers contributing to its development. Aristotle's "Poetics" is often cited as an early exploration of dramatic structure, while Gustav Freytag introduced the "pyramid" model in the mid-19th century. Contemporary writers and theorists continue to explore and experiment with different approaches to plot structure.

If you don't have some way to keep track of what's going on, you forget what you have written! I keep a list of all my character names, all my locations, what has happened in each scene, and what is going to happen in the future. That way, I can move things and write the story I want to write, instead of bumbling about wondering what went wrong.

"The Summer I Learned to Bike" is a short story by Shel Silverstein about a child who struggles to learn how to ride a bicycle, facing setbacks and frustrations along the way. Despite this, the child perseveres with the help of a friend and eventually succeeds in learning how to ride. The story explores themes of determination, resilience, and the joy of accomplishment.

Type your answer here... Introduction, rising action, climax, resolution

"Death in the Woods" is presented as a first-person narrative by an unreliable narrator, who tells the story of an old woman, Mrs. Grimes. Mrs. Grimes lives on the edge of society and survives by selling eggs and using the proceeds to buy food for herself, her small family and the animals in her care. Her husband is considered to be a horse thief, and the couple is looked down on by others.

Mrs. Grimes' personal history, according to the narrator, is that she was abandoned by her mother and grew up as an (Indentured servant). It is suggested that there she received inappropriate attentions from her German master. The master's wife was suspicious and perhaps cruel toward her. Mrs. Grimes agrees to marry Jake Grimes, who "helps" her escape her German master and his wife.

Mrs. Grimes and Jake Grime have a son and a daughter, but the daughter died in childhood. The narrator tells us that their son grows up to be like his father. Both of them verbally abused Mrs. Grimes and treat her in a manner similar to the way the German and his wife had treated her. She does not know life could be any different as this is all she ever experienced, according to the narrator. Her main concern in life is taking care of, and feeding the animals and people in her care. Her duty, she feels, is to feed animal life.

On the last day of her life, Mrs. Grimes walks into town to trade some eggs and buy some meager supplies. Her dogs follow her into town. According to the narrator, the butcher was unusually friendly and compassionate on this visit (because of the snowy, cold weather), giving her some extra liver and speaking to her kindly. She begins her walk home late in the day.

On her way home, she leaves the road and walks through the woods, probably a short cut. On this shortcut she reaches a clearing where she sits down to rest. While sitting down, she dies. The dogs, that had been following her, run around her in circles, then rip the pack away from her and devour the food inside.

The body is discovered by a hunter, who goes into town and tells everyone about the body in the woods. A group of men and some boys, including the narrator, walk into the woods to examine the body and bring it back.

When the narrator and his brother return home, the older brother tells the story. Our narrator set down his version of the story many years later, because he felt that his brother had not been able to properly and efficiently explain the events.

There are other stories that are re-tellings of events or stories told by unreliable narrators- meaning they do not necessary give readers accurate, cold-hard facts. The stories are from their points-of-view, or how they interrpret the events or happenings. It is their "working out" of their past experiences.

The settings of the story "Shabine" by Hazel Simmons-McDonald are primarily in the Caribbean island of Trinidad. The story explores themes of race, identity, and cultural heritage in a post-colonial society. The rural village setting provides a backdrop for the characters to grapple with issues of belonging and acceptance.

Yes, revenge can be a common theme in stories where a character seeks retribution for a perceived wrongdoing. It often explores the consequences of seeking revenge and its impact on both the one seeking it and those around them.

Yes, a summary of a story recaps the entire story, beginning, middle, and end.