New Oxford American Dictionary defines ‘Story’ as “an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment.” Lisa Cron offers a more robust definition which reflects more on what should be at the heart of a compelling story : “A story is how ‘what happens’ (plot) affects ‘someone’ (protagonist) who is trying to achieve what turns out to be a difficult ‘goal’ (story question)‚ and ‘how he or she changes’ (story arc) as a result” (11). As stories can be transmitted orally‚ visually‚ or
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Ships Before Troy: the Story of the Iliad by Rosemary Sutcliff. It came out in 1993 through Laurel-Leaf publishing‚ receiving 4/5 stars from Goodreads‚ and 3/5 stars from Barnes and Noble. I would compare this book to the Percy Jackson series because they are both about the Greek Gods and demigods. I chose this book because I have always had an interest in Greek mythology and I love to read about it. Overall‚ I would rate this book 4.5/5 stars because it is a well-written story and I like it‚ but I
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In the short story “the Monkeys Paw” by W.W Jacobs. Brings a range of moods that Make the story feel more creepy and intense. The narrator also uses a different variety of Elements to grab the reader’s attention. By teaching the reader of how “the paw” creates The suspense and how it always ends up with fatal consequences. W.W Jacobs introduces The whites as a typical family “living in an isolated area”. One gloomy night they get an Offaly suspicious visitor sergeant Major Morris. Telling
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Short stories require different styles and features‚ than regular novels. Single characters‚ shortened plots‚ and a conflict with resolution‚ are some of the key features that make a successful short story. With having a single character‚ it lets the writer develop their background‚ which gives the reader much needed description to create an understanding‚ or relationship with the character. The shortened plot‚ with a build up to the conflict and resolution‚ grips the reader‚ and makes them feel
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Hour of a Story When people with a low need for cognition read The Story of an Hour‚ they may think that Mrs. Mallard’s death was the result of a heart condition in correlation with a sudden surprise of her living husband. I believe that a heart condition is not completely to blame‚ as Mrs. Mallard was beginning to visualize and enjoy a future of free life without the governing hands of her husband. The site of Mr. Mallard stunned her‚ and forever killed away the illusions she had just dreamed up
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Budi is in a hurry. His breath is heavy. Muttering to himself‚ he runs. The path was dark and the evening wind blowing against him‚ giving him a chill. He can hear the sound of crickets echoing through the jungle‚ the wild birds calling each other with eerie tone and leaves brushed by the wind giving off whispers. None of that bothers him. He is on a mission. The situation has taken a turn for the worst. He is out of options. Although common‚ dark arts are not something to be taken lightly. He desperately
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Module 5 Key Points Summary: The Power of Stories Storytelling is an example of strong language and one of the key techniques to engage an audience. Tip #1: Stories should paint pictures and evoke emotions. Describe characters and events using strong language. Tip #2: Start with a scene. The very first words spoken should create a scene for the audience. For example‚ “It was a hot summer day…”; The hurricane was in full force…”. Tip #3: Always keep the attention of the audience in mind. Timing is
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In the short story‚ “Two in One” there was a big detail orientated story about the boss and his co-worker that worked as a taxidermist. Flinn O’Brien brings in two men with two different attitudes and has a job where they both can do something they like. O’Brien describes the job in detail for the reader in just short of length. Murphy was the type of man that did his job but hated his boss as being a taxidermist. Kelly was a “swinish‚ overbearing mean boss‚ a bully‚ a sadist” man that would do
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Latasha Hudson Dr. Bennett April 5‚ 2013 English 1101 Summary on “Eve’s Diary” Eve’s diary chronicles Adam and Eve’s first days on earth from Eve’s point of view. Eve is a curious creature who is learning more and more by the day. God is giving her names for the animals and plants as she comes across them although she does not know where the names are coming from. She longs for Adam to talk to her and be around her but he seems to have no interest in her or what she likes. Little things such
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All The Same: A Story of a Boy’s Courage and a Mother’s Love By Jim Wooten We Are All The Same: A Story of a Boy’s Courage and a Mother’s Love‚ is a 243-page‚ nonfiction‚ book written by Jim Wooten. It was published by The Penguin Press‚ a member of Penguin Group Publishing company in 2005. Jim Wooten is an ABC news correspondent and many ABC news broadcasts. He is a journalist who has written for The New York Times and was a correspondent for the White House. He wrote this story because he was
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