Structure and Elements
The __________ structure includes the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
Plot
This is the main message or lesson that the author wants readers to understand and learn.
Theme
This is the main character in a story, usually the hero (but not always) or the character readers follow most closely. This character typically faces the central conflict and drives the plot forward.
Protagonist
This is the main problem or struggle in a story that creates tension and drives the plot forward. Every good story needs it to keep readers interested and engaged.
Conflict
This word refers to the most important element or the main thing. For example, if someone has a __________ goal, it means the main goal that he or she is working toward.
Primary
Includes both the time and place where a story happens. This covers not just the location, but also the time period that affects the story.
Setting
The theme statement must be __________________.
universal
This gives readers hints or clues about what will happen later in the story. These hints help build suspense and tension, as well as prepare readers for future events.
Indirect characterization
Occurs when a character faces problems from outside forces. This could be fighting against another person, nature, society, or supernatural forces.
External conflict
When an author hints at events that will happen later in the story in order to build tension, this technique is called:
A. flashback B. foreshadowing
C. setting D. theme
B. foreshadowing
This gives readers hints or clues about what will happen later in the story. These hints help build suspense and tension, as well as prepare readers for future events
Foreshadowing
Which answer below BEST represents a theme?
A. Love conquers all.
B. Good vs. evil
C. Courage
D. Don't be afraid.
A. Love conquers all.
This how an author creates and develops characters in a story. Writers show us what characters are like through their actions, words, thoughts, and how other characters react to them.
Characterization
Happens inside a character's mind and/or heart when they struggle with their own thoughts, feelings, or decisions. This might be choosing between right and wrong or overcoming fear.
Internal conflict
This word describes how characters, plot, or themes grow and change throughout a story. It focuses on the progression from beginning to end.
Development
This is when a story jumps back in time to show events that happened before the current story timeline. Authors use this technique to provide important background information.
Flashback
It's not what happens in the story, but what the story teaches us about life, friendship, courage, or other important topics
Theme
They stay the same throughout a story. They do not change from the beginning of the story to the end. For example, if a character is evil at the start of the story, and they remain evil throughout the story, he/she is a ___________ _____________.
Static character
The primary purpose of conflict in a story is to:
A. Confuse the reader
B. Introduce new characters
C. Drive the plot forward and keep readers engaged
D. Make the story longer
C. Drive the plot forward and keep readers engaged
Which scenario best demonstrates foreshadowing?
A. a character remembering their childhood
B. dark clouds gathering before a tragic event
C. a detailed description of a room
D. two characters having a conversation
B. dark clouds gathering before a tragic event
This the sequence of events that happen in a story. Think of it as the story's roadmap that shows what happens from beginning to end.
Plot
A theme statement can not include any ___________ and __________________ from the story. It must be __________________________.
Characters, events, and universal
They change significantly during the course of a story. They learn lessons, grow as a person, or develop new perspectives by the end of the narrative.
Dynamic character
Which of the following best describes an internal conflict?
A. a character fighting against a storm
B. a character struggling with self-doubt
C. a character arguing with their parent
D. a character competing in a race
B. a character struggling with self-doubt
The development of a character is best revealed through:
A. his or her actions, thoughts, and responses to conflict
B. his or her age and physical appearance
C. the number of times he or she speaks
D. his or her relationship to the protagonist
A. his or her actions, thoughts, and responses to conflict