Story Writing
Features of a good Story Writing:
- Basically, developing and writing a good story needs the art of narration. You have to narrate the incident in a sequential order leading to the final conclusion.
- Students should follow the basics theme as expounded by the input or by the introductory lines.
- Within the given limits, students are left with enough space where they can give expression to their creative talents.
- The beginning and the concluding lines must support the main part or the events described in the story.
1. Using the information given below along with your own ideas , write a story.
A wise monkey—-lived on a mango tree—–gave ripe mangoes to crocodile—–took some for wife—-she was wicked—-wanted to eat the monkey itself—-she invited monkey for dinner—-crocodile didn’t cooperate—-wife adamant—–crocodile gave in—-invited monkey for lunch—-monkey on crocodiles back—in the middle of the river—-he disclosed wife’s plan—-clever monkey told—-heart hanging on—-the tree—back to the tree—- climbed again—-laughed—-“heart is inside me”—-friendship ended.
WISDOM SAVES
Ans:
Once a wise monkey lived on a big mango tree on a river bank. Very near lived a crocodile in the river. they become intimate friends. Quite often the monkey gave ripe mangoes to his friends. One day the crocodile demanded some mangoes for his wife. She had never tasted mangoes in her life. The generous monkey picked a big ripe mango and gave it to the crocodile. Mrs. Crocodile liked the delicious mango very much. She very cunning and wicked. She thought of eating the monkey himself. “one who eats such sweet mangoes, his heart must be very sweet”, said she. The poor crocodile was upset. He told his wife clearly that he would never allow to get such friend killed. But the wicked wife made the crocodile’s life really miserable. At last , he gave in. The next day he went to the mango tree. He invited the monkey to have lunch with them. He took monkey on his back . when they were in the middle of the river, the crocodile revealed the truth. His wife actually wanted to eat his heart. The wise monkey was quite for a moment. He hit upon a plan. He said “ I’ve left my heart hanging on the mango tree”. He wanted to go back and bring it. Soon they were under the tree. The monkey lost no time in climbing the topmost branch. He pointed to his heart and said , “my heart is inside me. Go away and never come near the mango tree again. It’s the end of our friendship”.
2. Taking help from the input given below, write a story.
Guru Dronacharya—-wanted to test archery skill—-selected a tree in forest—-placed a wooden bird on a bare branch—-were to hit the bird in the eye—-Yudhistir—-stepped forward—–“can you see me?” asked Dronacharya. Yes replied Yudhistir—-asked him to put down the bow—each prince replied the same—–asked to retire from the competition—-finally came arjuna—-“do you see me?” asked Dronacharya—-“I see only my target” said arjuna—- arjuna hit the bird’s heads.
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AIM AT YOUR TARGET
One day Guru Dronacharya wanted to test the archery skills of his pupils. They came to a forest. The Guru chose a tree standing in the open. He placed a wooden bird on a bare branch of that tree. The princes were asked to stand 200 yards away and aim at their target. One by one they were to hit the eye of the bird. Yudhistir was asked to start the competition. He took his bow and looked at his target. “can you see me” asked Dronacharya. “Yes sir” replied Yudhistir. “put down your bow” asked the guru. The disappointed prince retired from the contest. The same thing happened with all other princes. The same question was asked and all of them gave the same reply. Hence, all of them were asked to retire from competition.
Finally, it was Arjuna’s turn. “Arjuna do you see me?” asked the guru. “I see nothing but only my target , the eye of the bird”, replied Arjuna. “good , Arjuna shoot now” asked Dronacharya. Arjuna released the arrow aiming at his target. The arrow hit the eye of the wooden bird. And finally, Arjuna was adjudged as most accomplished marksman.
Question for Practice:
On the basis of outlines given below, develop a story.
1. Outline: a clever thief—-robbed the rich —–helped the needy —– other jealous thieves —–challenged to steal king’s pyjamas — opened a bottle of ants —– the king was bitten —– removed the king’s pyajamas.
2. OUTLINE: In an autumn twilight —a peacock was dancing happily in a forest —- suddenly, he thought —– his rough voice —– his face turned people……