Narrative Elements
What is the definition of setting?
The time and place of a story
What is the part of the plot where the story has ended?
Resolution
Which element of STEAL does this fit best:
The crab in Moana has a shell covered in golden objects.
Looks
If a human character has to defeat someone destroying the world the character conflict is likely...
character vs character
Ms. Moore's dog's name is...
DOUBLE points if you can also tell me what two dog breeds she is.
Ivy
German Shepherd/Husky
What is the definition of theme?
The universal message of a story
What happens between the climax and the part of the plot where the story ends?
Falling action
Which element of STEAL does this fit best:
They always said dogs are the best.
Speech
If a human character has to defeat AI the character conflict is likely...
character vs machine/technology
Which of these is a theme:
Talking to wolves ends in disaster.
Doing what is right pays off in the end.
Family
Ms. Moore's dog is adorable.
Doing what is right pays off in the end.
Which of these is a setting?
-Chocolate bar
-Castle in 1830
-Actions matter just as much as words.
Castle in 1830
What is the inciting incident?
Place where conflict starts and plot begins
Which element of STEAL does this fit best:
The dog wouldn't stop barking at the balloon.
Actions
If the character learns or changes something about themselves the character conflict is likely...
Character vs. self
What is the difference between exposition and inciting incident?
Exposition= introduction to characters and setting
Inciting incident= conflict is introduced, plot begins
Which of these is a theme statement?
-Castles are tall and strong.
-Red Riding Hood brought muffins to her grandma.
-It is important to stand up to our friends when they do something wrong.
It is important to stand up to our friends when they do something wrong.
What information is in the exposition of a story?
Character and setting
Which element of STEAL does this fit best:
The coach was proud of her team.
Thoughts
If a human character is confronted by a wild animal that is trying to eat them the conflict is likely...
Character vs. nature
DAILY DOUBLE
Which element of STEAL does this fit best:
The dogs' barking at daycare hurt the worker's ears.
Effects on others
List five examples of character conflict.
Character vs...
self, character, machine/technology, nature, society
(100 points for every conflict correctly named)
DAILY DOUBLE
Choose a fairy tale and name the exposition, inciting incident, and climax.
(Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs, etc.)
Verify based on response.
DOUBLE POINTS IF ALL CORRECT.
If two of the three were correct 400 points.
If one of the three was correct 100 points.
Which element of STEAL does this fit best:
When Zeke arrived the students were excited.
Effects on others.
(Yes, Zeke is doing an action, but the main point of the sentence is the response Zeke gets when he arrives.)
If a character is facing expectations about what to do with their life the character conflict is likely...
Character vs society
Which of these is the best theme for Little Red Riding Hood? EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER!
Taking muffins through the woods will end in disaster.
Staying focused is important.
People will always look for a way to get what they want.
Cheating ever ends well.
Listen to answers.