Elements of storytelling and language use
Across
- 2. An open-ended conclusion.
- 6. The tragic flaw leading to the hero's downfall.
- 9. A story that uses humor to critique society.
- 10. Given to sudden changes in mood or behavior.
- 11. The voice or character speaking in a story.
- 13. A story, poem or picture with a hidden meaning, often moral or political.
- 15. The emotional release at the end of a story.
- 17. To scold or criticize someone.
- 18. The character defect leading to downfall.
- 20. Being truthful or straightforward.
- 23. Inexperienced or immature.
- 24. To charm or enchant someone, often deceptively.
- 28. conflicts that drive the plot
- 30. Gentle or kindly.
- 32. a character's unshakable belief
- 33. A grand and lengthy story or poem, think of "The Odyssey".
Down
- 1. Characters Characters with complex, well-developed personalities.
- 3. To support or strengthen.
- 4. To coax someone with kind words or flattery.
- 5. Being brief or concise.
- 7. A dark, despairing setting.
- 8. A likable protagonist.
- 10. To surrender or give in.
- 12. The introductory section of a story.
- 13. The falling action in a story.
- 14. Characters Characters who are bizarre or unnatural.
- 16. A story with a sad or disastrous ending.
- 19. The use of informal language in dialogue.
- 21. side stories running parallel to the main plot
- 22. Overwhelming pride or self-confidence leading to downfall.
- 25. A character skilled in their craft.
- 26. A sudden reversal in a story, like a plot twist in a movie.
- 27. So common or overused that it's boring.
- 29. A narrative style that depicts life as it is.
- 31. The quality of being open and honest.