Setting
The part of setting that tells you where the story happens.
Place
This part of the plot introduces the characters and setting.
Introduction
The main character or “hero” of a story.
Protagonist
This type of conflict occurs when a character struggles against another character.
Man vs. Man
A story told using “I,” “me,” and “we.”
First person point of view
The mood created when a story begins on a stormy night with lightning and thunder.
Dark or frightening mood
This part of the plot includes events that build suspense and complicate the conflict.
Rising action
A character who never changes, like a classic “grumpy old man,” is this type.
Static or Flat character
A character tries to climb a mountain during a dangerous storm. Identify the type of conflict.
Man vs. Nature
A narrator who does not reveal thoughts or feelings — only actions and dialogue.
Objective point of view
A story that uses specific clothing, accents, and traditions from a real region contains this part of setting.
Social conditions
The moment of highest tension, when the main character must make an important decision, is called this.
Climax
A character who grows or learns a lesson by the end of the story.
Developing character
A character battles guilt after betraying a friend. Identify the type of conflict.
“Don’t judge a book by its cover” is an example of this story element.
Theme
You’re reading a story set in 1845. Name the specific element of setting the year represents.
Time
In a story, the main character learns a shocking truth about their friend and must decide whether to confront them. This part of the plot is happening.
Climax
When the author reveals a character through their thoughts, actions, and how others react to them, this is called…
Characterization
A character living in a strict society must choose between following unfair rules or speaking out against them.
Identify the type of conflict.
Man vs. Society
A story about a king who gains everything he wants but ends up lonely might have a theme about this human truth.
he emptiness of greed / material things don’t bring happiness
A story takes place in a futuristic floating city where people communicate only through holograms. Explain which aspect(s) of setting are helping reveal the worldbuilding.
Place, time, and social conditions
A story ends with the main character returning home after solving the main problem and reflecting on how they’ve changed.
Identify which part of the plot this represents
Resolution
A character shows jealousy but pretends to be supportive. This makes them what type of character: static, round, or developing?
Round character
A character is haunted by visions of a creature that no one else can see. The creature never physically appears but seems connected to the character’s emotions.
Identify the TWO possible conflict types and explain why each could fit.
Two possible answers:
Man vs. Supernatural — if the creature is interpreted as a real supernatural being
Man vs. Himself/Herself — if the creature represents inner fear, trauma, or emotion
A character keeps avoiding difficult conversations, hoping problems will disappear on their own. By the end of the story, their relationships fall apart because nothing was ever resolved.
Avoiding problems only makes them worse / Honesty is necessary for healthy relationships