Setting
Where and when a story takes place is called the ____.
Setting
The beginning of a story that introduces characters, setting, and conflict is called ____.
Exposition
The climax is usually the ____ part of the story.
Most exciting or turning point
When the author tells us directly what a character is like, it’s called ____ characterization.
Direct characterization
In Finding Nemo, the ocean is more than just the backdrop—it’s what literary element?
It's the setting.
What is the part of the setting tells us when a story takes place, such as the time of day, season, or historical period?
Time
The rising action builds up to the ____.
Climax
In “The Three Little Pigs,” when the wolf blows down the second house, is that the climax or rising action?
Rising action
What does the “T” stand for in the STEAL method?
Thoughts
Which plot element usually comes after the climax?
Falling Action
How can the setting affect the conflict in a story?
Many possible answers. e.g., being stranded on an island makes survival harder
In “Cinderella,” which event belongs to the rising action: (a) the ball begins OR (b) the slipper fits?
a – the ball begins
Name the climax of "Scout's Honor"
The boys choose to go back home instead of continuing the camp out.
If a character is described as “clenching their fists and shouting,” what can we infer about them?
They are angry/frustrated
The story takes place in an abandoned castle with no lights. What mood does this setting create?
Creepy, scary, suspenseful
If a story takes place in a desert with no water, how could that setting create conflict for the characters?
Survival struggles — thirst, heat, lack of resources
Give one example of rising action from Scout's Honor
Many possible answers. e.g. The boys get separated when trying to take the subway.
True or False: A story always ends happily in the resolution.
False
In “Eleven,” what does Rachel’s reaction to the sweater tell us about her character?
She feels powerless/embarrassed/immature for her age
When reading a story, recognizing the beliefs, values, or social issues of the time period helps you understand the characters’ choices. This deeper layer of setting is known as ____.
cultural or social context
Imagine a story about two friends who fight. How would the story change if the setting was a crowded cafeteria versus a quiet library?
Cafeteria = public humiliation, more tension; library = more private, quieter conflict
In Eleven, how does the exposition (Rachel’s birthday and her feelings about growing older) connect to the rising action (the sweater incident)?
Her thoughts about age set up the theme of maturity vs. powerlessness, which grows during the conflict with Mrs. Price.
In the resolution of "Scout's Honor," the narrator learns an important lesson. What was it?
(e.g.) True strength comes from honesty and admitting your limits, not from pretending to be tougher than you are.
Give one example of how a character’s actions can reveal their personality.
Many possible answers. e.g., helping someone shows kindness
In Harry Potter, Voldemort is the antagonist of the story. Name all of his horcruxes
The locket, snake, cup, diadem, ring, diary, and Harry.