Characters
This is the main character who usually faces the main problem.
protagonist
The setting tells us where and when this happens in a story.
Setting
Conflict is the ________ problem in a story.
Main
The ________ is the message or lesson the author wants readers to understand.
Theme
A story uses I, me, and my, and the narrator is part of the story. What point of view is this?
First Person
This character, group, or force opposes the protagonist.
Antagonist
Name two things that can be part of a story's setting besides location.
Time period, season, weather, culture, or environment?
Harry Potter and Voldemort are examples of this type of conflict.
Character vs. Character
Readers can discover a story's theme by examining characters, conflict, important events, and this.
The ending
A narrator uses he, she, and they and knows the thoughts of only one character.
Third Person Limited
A character who is complex, realistic, and has different strengths, weaknesses, and emotions is called this.
Round Character
This is the sequence of events in a story.
The Plot
A family is trapped in their home during a hurricane. What type of conflict is this?
Character vs. Nature
A dove represents peace. The dove is an example of this literary device.
Symbolism
A narrator knows everyone's thoughts and feelings and can describe everything happening in the story.
Third Person Omniscient
Unlike a round character, this type of character is simple and usually has one main personality trait.
Flat Character
This is the most exciting or important moment in the plot.
Climax
A student struggles with whether they should cheat on a test. What type of conflict is this?
Character vs. Self
A storm represents trouble in a story. What does the storm represent beyond its literal meaning?
A deeper meaning/symbolic trouble or conflict?
A story about dragons, magic, and imaginary worlds most likely belongs to this genre.
Fantasy
In a story, a student wants to cheat on a test, but another student convinces them not to. The student who wants to cheat is most likely the protagonist because this character does what?
Faces the main problem/conflict?
Put these plot elements in the correct order:
Climax — Introduction — Falling Action — Rising Action — Resolution
Introduction → Rising Action → Climax → Falling Action → Resolution
A character fights against unfair laws and expectations created by their community. What type of conflict is this?
Character vs. Society
A character repeatedly chooses to help others, even when it costs them something. At the end, they realize that helping others made them happier. What is a possible theme?
Kindness/selflessness can bring happiness?
A story takes place in the past and is based on a historical time period, but includes fictional characters or events. What genre is this?
Historical Fiction