Characters
People, animals, or creatures in a story are called?
Characters
The __ tells when and where a story happens.
setting
Beginning, middle, and end make up the ?
plot
The big idea or lesson of a story is called the ___.
Theme
The hero of the story is called the ___.
Protagonist
The main person in the story is about is usually called
Protagonist
The setting tells when and where a story happens. Which part of the setting would “a snowy mountain” describe?
The place
The problem in the story is called the ___.
Conflict
True or False: “Friendship is important” could be a theme.
True
The character who creates conflict for the hero is called the ___.
Antagonist
In a story, character's thoughts, words, and actions help show what?
Why is setting important in a story?
It affects the mood and what happens in a story
The most exciting part of the story is called the ___.
Climax
A theme is usually (a) one word or (b) a full sentence?
B
In “Cinderella,” who is the protagonist?
Cinderella
Antagonist
How can the setting change the mood of a story? For example, how would a dark, stormy night feel compared to a sunny beach day?
A dark, stormy night feels scary/tense, while a sunny beach feels happy/peaceful
What do we call the events leading up to the climax?
Rising action
If a character keeps practicing basketball even though they lose at first, what theme could that show?
Never give up / Practice makes you better
In “Cinderella,” who is the antagonist?
The stepmother (and stepsisters)
When a character changes or learns a lesson it's called?
Character development
What is one setting of "The Three Little Pigs?"
straw house, brick house, etc.
When the problem is solved and the story ends, it’s called the ___.
Resolution
Imagine a story where a kid is nervous about starting at a new school but makes friends by being kind. What’s the theme?
Kindness helps you make friends / Don’t be afraid to be yourself
Can the antagonist be something other than a person? Give an example.
Yes – it could be nature, an animal, or even fear (examples may vary)