Characters
The main character in a story
The protagonist.
Two elements make up the setting of a story.
When and where.
What is introduced during the exposition of a story.
The exposition introduces the setting, characters, and background information
The two main types of conflict in a story.
Internal conflict and external conflict.
The theme of a story.
The theme is the central message, lesson, or moral of the story.
The character who opposes the main character
The antagonist.
How the setting impacts the mood of a story.
The setting creates an atmosphere or feeling. For example, a dark, stormy night can create a mood of suspense or fear.
The climax of a story.
The climax is the turning point, where the main conflict reaches its most intense point.
Give an example of character vs. character conflict.
An example would be the conflict between Harry Potter and Voldemort in Harry Potter.
How theme is different from a plot.
The plot is the sequence of events in a story, while the theme is the underlying message or lesson the author wants to convey.
A characters motivation, and why it is important.
A character’s motivation is what drives their actions. It’s important because it explains why characters behave the way they do and helps develop the plot.
The setting in "Remembering Hurricane Katrina."
Houston, Texas.
The three main parts of a story’s structure.
The three main parts are the beginning (exposition), middle (rising action, climax), and end (falling action, resolution).
Internal conflict, and how it affects the protagonist.
Internal conflict is a struggle within a character, such as making a difficult decision. It affects the protagonist by influencing their choices and actions.
Can a story have more than one theme? Explain with an example.
Yes, a story can have multiple themes. For example, Charlotte’s Web explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the cycle of life.
The difference between a protagonist and an antagonist.
The protagonist is the main character who faces the central conflict, while the antagonist is the character or force that opposes the protagonist.
The setting in "Aguinaldo."
Puerto Rico
Rising action, and why it is important.
Rising action is the series of events that build up to the climax. It’s important because it develops the conflict and keeps the story engaging.
Three types of external conflict.
The difference between first-person and third-person narration.
First-person narration is told from the character's perspective using "I," while third-person narration uses "he," "she," or "they."
How a character's actions reveal their personality.
A character's actions show their personality traits, such as bravery, selfishness, or kindness, through what they choose to do in key moments of the story.
The setting in "Ranita: The Princess Frog."
Long ago; Viceroy's Hunting Lodge in Mexico.
The difference between the falling action and the resolution.
Falling action occurs after the climax and begins to wrap up the story, while the resolution is the conclusion where conflicts are resolved.
Name a story where the conflict is man vs. nature, and explain the conflict.
In The Call of the Wild by Jack London, the conflict is between Buck (the protagonist) and the harsh wilderness, as he learns to survive in the wild.
What a flashback is, and how it is used in stories.
A flashback is when the story goes back to a past event to provide context or background information about a character or situation.