Character
What is a character?
A person, animal, or imaginary creature in a story.
What is conflict in a story?
A struggle between opposing forces.
What is a plot?
The sequence of events that make up a story.
What is the setting of a story?
The time and place where the story occurs.
What is a theme in a story?
The main message or lesson of the story.
What is the difference between a static and a dynamic character?
Static characters do not change; dynamic characters do change over time.
What is internal conflict?
A struggle within a character's mind.
What part of the plot introduces the characters and setting?
The exposition.
How can the setting affect the characters?
It can influence their actions, feelings, and the story's events.
Can you name a common theme found in many stories?
(Accept any appropriate theme, such as love, friendship, or courage.)
Can you give an example of a static character?
(Accept any appropriate example from familiar stories.)
What is external conflict?
A struggle between a character and an outside force.
What is the climax of a story?
The most exciting part where the main conflict is resolved.
Can you describe the setting of your favorite book?
(Accept any appropriate description.)
How can a theme be identified in a story?
By looking at the main events and what the characters learn.
Can you give an example of a dynamic character?
(Accept any appropriate example from familiar stories.)
Can you name a common type of conflict in stories?
(Accept any appropriate example, such as character vs. character, character vs. nature, etc.)
What happens during the falling action?
The events that happen after the climax as the story moves toward resolution.
What details are often included in the setting?
Time period, location, and social context.
Why is understanding the theme important?
It helps readers connect with the story and its deeper meaning.
How can a character's traits influence the story?
Traits affect decisions and relationships with other characters, driving the plot.
Why is conflict important in a story?
It creates tension and drives the plot forward.
Why is the resolution important in a story?
It resolves the conflict and ties up loose ends
How does the setting help to establish the mood of a story?
It creates an atmosphere that affects how readers feel about the story.
How can different themes change the interpretation of a story?
Different themes can lead readers to understand the story in various ways based on their own experiences and perspectives.