Elements of a Story

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Across
  1. 4. - The character or force that opposes the protagonist in the story.
  2. 5. - Hints or clues about future events in the story.
  3. 6. - An unexpected turn of events in the story.
  4. 8. - The comparison of different elements in the story.
  5. 10. - Characters who are used to highlight the qualities of another character.
  6. 13. ending - A conclusion where things turn out well for the characters.
  7. 14. - The conversation between characters in the story.
  8. 15. - A remarkable occurrence of events by chance.
  9. 18. - The central message or lesson of the story.
  10. 19. character - A complex, multi-dimensional character.
  11. 21. character - A stereotypical character type often used in stories.
  12. 23. action - The part of the story where the conflict and tension build.
  13. 24. ending - A conclusion that leaves the outcome uncertain.
  14. 25. - The introduction of essential background information.
  15. 28. - The sequence of events that make up a story.
  16. 29. person - A narrative perspective where the story is told from the viewpoint of a character using "I" or "we."
  17. 32. irony - When there is a contradiction between what is expected to happen and what actually happens in the story.
  18. 33. - The feeling of uncertainty or anticipation about what will happen next.
  19. 36. person - The narrator is outside the story and knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
  20. 37. - A reference to another work of literature, person, or event.
  21. 38. - The emotional atmosphere created in the story.
  22. 40. irony - When a character says something but means the opposite for humorous or sarcastic effect.
  23. 41. character - A character who remains unchanged throughout the story.
  24. 44. conflict - A conflict between a character and an external force or obstacle.
  25. 45. - A literary device where the opposite of what is expected occurs.
Down
  1. 1. - The main character or hero of the story.
  2. 2. - A play on words for humorous or rhetorical effect.
  3. 3. irony - When the audience knows something that the characters in the story do not.
  4. 7. ending - A conclusion where things do not turn out well for the characters.
  5. 9. - The narrator knows everything about the characters and their situations.
  6. 11. - The people or entities who populate the story.
  7. 12. - The time and place in which the story takes place.
  8. 16. - The final part of the story where loose ends are tied up.
  9. 17. action - The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.
  10. 20. tone - The narrator's attitude or emotional disposition in telling the story.
  11. 22. - The narrator only reports what is visible and audible.
  12. 26. of view - The perspective from which the story is told.
  13. 27. conflict - A struggle that takes place within a character's mind or emotions.
  14. 29. character - A one-dimensional character with limited traits.
  15. 30. - A scene that interrupts the present action to show events from the past.
  16. 31. - The central struggle or problem in a story.
  17. 34. - A widely held but oversimplified belief or idea about a group or type of person.
  18. 35. - An object or element that represents a deeper meaning.
  19. 39. - A difficult choice between two undesirable options.
  20. 42. character - A character who undergoes significant change.
  21. 43. - The story's turning point or moment of greatest intensity.