Story Structure

Question 1

Pattern Statement

Answer 1

When faced with a problem or goal, there may be multiple attemps that fail before solving the problem or reaching the goal

Question 2

Process Question #1

Answer 2

Who is the main character?

Question 3

Process Question #2

Answer 3

What is the character’s main goal or problem?

Question 4

Process Question #3

Answer 4

How does the character try to reach the goal or solve the problem (note that there may be multiple attempts/failures before the outcome)?

Question 5

Process Question #4

Answer 5

What blocks the character from reaching the goal or solving the problem?

Question 6

Process Question #5

Answer 6

How does the character reach the goal or solve the problem?

Question 7

Process Question #6

Answer 7

What attempt had the greatest influence on the story’s outcome?

Question 8

Process Question #7

Answer 8

What happens after the character reaches the goal or solves the problem?

Question 9

coop

Answer 9

a confined area for an animal

Question 10

deal

Answer 10

an agreement

Question 11

case

Answer 11

a situation requiring investigation or action

Question 12

trail

Answer 12

to follow a trace of something

Question 13

worry

Answer 13

to feel concern or anxiety

Question 14

auction

Answer 14

a sale of property to the highest bidder

Question 15

guard

Answer 15

someone who protects

Question 16

ordinary

Answer 16

common or simple

Question 17

clamber

Answer 17

to move awkwardly