Wednesday 13 December 2017

Short Stories: Writing Our Middles

Middle of the StoryIn the middle of the story two major things need to happen. First:The Rising Action: The rising action of a story is the series of events that begin immediately after the introduction of the story and builds up to the climax. These are events in the story that build tension and suspense. 

Examples:  The Hobbit (By J. R. R. Tolkien)The conflict begins in J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, as Gandalf meets Bilbo and asks him to play the role of a burglar in the dwarves’ expedition to recover the treasure of Thorin from Smaug. Rising action occurs as he agrees to act as a burglar during this adventure. Snow White, the rising action occurs when the Queen’s magic mirror warns her that she is no longer the fairest lady in the land; that, instead, it is now Snow White.

Climax: The crisis or biggest issue in a story. The point where the biggest problem must be faced. 

Examples: Possible Spoilers a Head

Peeta and Katniss agree to eat the poisonous berries instead of attempt to kill each other. - The Hunger Games

Wilbur is declared the winner at the county fair, and his life is saved -Charlotte's Web

In "The Three Little Pigs," suspense builds up until the confrontation between the third pig and the wolf. This confrontation is the climax.

Who has some other examples?


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