Plot
This part of a story introduces the characters, setting, and main situation.
Exposition
The main character in a story is called this.
Protagonist
A struggle that happens inside a character’s mind is called this.
Internal Conflict
What are the two main parts of setting?
Time and Place
A story told using “I,” “me,” and “my” is written from this point of view.
First Person
These events build tension and complications as the story moves toward the climax.
Rising Action
A character who changes because of the events of the story is called this.
Dynamic Character
Two friends both want the same position on a team and begin arguing. What type of conflict is this?
Character vs. Character
How can weather be part of a story’s setting?
It can affect mood, events, danger, choices, or the characters’ actions.
A narrator uses “he,” “she,” or “they” and reveals the thoughts of only one character. What point of view is this?
Third-Person Limited
This is the turning point or moment of greatest tension in the story.
Climax
When an author shows what a character is like through actions, dialogue, thoughts, and reactions, what technique is being used?
Indirect Characterization
A student wants to speak out against an unfair school rule. What type of conflict is this?
Character vs. Society
A story takes place in a crowded city where the main character feels lonely. How might the setting affect the character?
It may increase the character’s feeling of isolation or make the contrast between being surrounded by people and feeling alone stronger.
What is the difference between a topic and a theme?
A topic is a broad subject; a theme is a message or idea about that subject.
What is the purpose of the falling action?
To show the results of the climax and move the story toward its ending.
A character repeatedly avoids speaking in front of others even though they know the answer. What might this reveal about the character?
Possible answers: shy, insecure, anxious, lacking confidence
A family is stranded because of a severe winter storm. What type of conflict is this?
Character vs. Nature
How can setting affect the conflict in a story?
Setting can create obstacles, limitations, dangers, or pressures that cause or intensify the conflict.
A character judges a new student before getting to know them, but later realizes they were wrong. Suggest a possible theme.
Possible answer: First impressions can be misleading.
A story begins near the end of an important event and then goes back to show what happened earlier. What technique is being used?
Flashback
What is the difference between a character trait and a character’s motivation?
A trait describes what the character is like; motivation explains why the character acts or makes certain choices.
How can an external conflict lead to an internal conflict?
An outside problem can cause a character to struggle with emotions, choices, beliefs, or fears.
Explain how changing the setting could change the plot of a story.
A different time or place could change what characters are able to do, the problems they face, and the choices they make.
Why can two readers have different interpretations of the same story?
Readers may notice different details or perspectives, as long as their interpretations are supported by evidence from the text.