👤 CHARACTER
Who is the main character of a story called?
Protagonist
What is conflict in a story?
A struggle or problem the character faces.
What is a theme?
The lesson or message of the story.
What are the two main parts of a story’s setting?
Time and place
In what part of the plot do we usually learn the outcome of the main conflict?
Resolution
What do we call the character who works against the main character?
Antagonist
What are the two main types of conflict?
Internal and external.
How can readers figure out a story’s theme?
By looking at how characters change and what they learn.
If a story makes you feel scared or tense while reading, what element of the story is being described?
Mood
What part of the plot introduces the characters and setting?
Exposition
What’s the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
Direct tells traits directly; indirect shows them through actions, dialogue, and thoughts.
Give an example of character vs. nature.
A person trying to survive a storm, flood, or wild animal attack.
What makes a theme universal?
It’s a message that applies to people everywhere, across time and culture.
What is the difference between setting and atmosphere?
Setting is time/place; atmosphere is the emotion or feeling the setting creates.
What is the turning point or most exciting part of a story?
Climax
Give one example of how an author can show a character’s traits indirectly.
Through what they say, do, or how others react to them.
What is an internal conflict?
A struggle within a character’s mind, such as guilt or fear.
Give an example of a common theme in literature.
Good vs. evil, growing up, courage, friendship, honesty.
Why is setting important to a story’s plot?
It can influence characters’ actions and the events that happen.
What part of the story shows how the conflict begins to be resolved?
Falling Action
What is a dynamic character?
A character who changes or learns something important during the story.
List three different types of external conflict.
Bonus 100 points if you List all 5.
Character vs. Nature, Character vs. Society, Character vs. Supernatural , Character vs. Character, Character vs. Technology
Can a story have more than one theme? Explain.
Yes, stories often explore several messages or lessons at once.
What does the word “setting” tell us in a story?
Where and when the story takes place
What are the five main parts of a plot diagram?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution