Characters
What do we call the main character in a story?
Protagonist
What are the five parts of a plot?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What is the setting of a story?
Where and when the story takes place.
What is conflict in a story?
What is the theme of a story?
The message or lesson the author wants to share.
What do we call the character who opposes the main character?
Antagonist
What is the climax of a story?
The most exciting or intense part of the story.
What part of the story usually introduces the setting?
The exposition
Name one type of external conflict.
Character vs. character, character vs. nature, character vs. society
Can a story have more than one theme?
Yes.
True or False: Characters can be animals or objects.
True
What happens during the rising action?
The conflict builds and tension increases.
Can a story have more than one setting?
Yes
What is internal conflict?
A struggle within a character’s mind.
Is “friendship is important” a theme?
Yes.
What is a character trait?
A quality that describes how a character thinks, feels, or acts.
What is the resolution?
The part where the conflict is resolved and the story ends.
How does setting affect the mood of a story?
It helps create the atmosphere and emotional tone.
True or False: Every story has conflict.
True
How do characters help reveal the theme?
Through their actions, choices, and growth.
What is the difference between a dynamic and static character?
A dynamic character changes during the story; a static character stays the same.
What is a subplot?
A smaller story within the main story.
Give an example of a setting that creates suspense.
A dark forest at night.
What type of conflict is shown when a character is lost in the woods?
Character vs. nature
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
Theme is the deeper message; main idea is what the story is mostly about.