The Five Essential Elements A fictional story must seem real to its reader. The story must bring emotion, imagination, and intellectual feelings to the reader. The writer’s choice and control of his or her techniques determines how well these elements will affect the audience. A successful stor...

“The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin was is an ironic story that takes place when the main character Mrs. Mallard learns of her husband’s supposed death from her sister and her husband’s best friend. When she first hears the news she does not act how they expect her to act. She lets ...