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story elements - Coggle Diagram
story elements
character
The characters are the individuals that the story is about. The author should introduce the
characters in the story with enough information that the reader can visualize each person.
conflict
They say that there are only four real conflicts in literature: man vs. man, man vs. self, man vs. nature, and man vs. the system.
Setting
The setting is the location of the action. An author should describe the environment or surroundings of the story in such detail that the reader feels that he or she can picture the scene
Theme
Theme is the underlying message of a story, and themes can be direct or indirect; they can be blatant or subtle.
Plot
The plot is the actual story around which the entire book is based. A plot should have a very clear beginning, middle, and end—with all the necessary descriptions and suspense so that the reader can make sense of the action and follow along from start to finish
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rhyme
Rhyme and rhythm are a common component of picture books, especially those for younger readers. My favourite rhyming books, however, are those where the power is in the words and the story, rather than in a forcible-cutsy sing-song rhyme.
Pacing
Pacing is especially important in picture books, with the limited number of pages and the important impact of page turns and their alignment with the text and the story.
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Beginnings
Beginnings and endings are critical to a memorable picture book. There are many ways to connect a story's ending to its beginning.
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