Big Idea of Story Elements & Setting
Character
Conflict & POV
Plot
Theme
200

What are the 5 story elements that we have studied?

Characters, Plot, Setting, Conflict, Theme

200

What can a character be?

Human, animal, inanimate objects, etc.

200

How many types of conflict is there and what are they?

2, External and Internal

200

What is a plot?

A story’s plot is comprised of the actions and events that happen to the characters.

200

What is a theme in literature?

Theme is the big idea or central message that authors want to deliver to the readers.

400

What is setting?

Setting is the environment of the story.

400

Define Static/Flat Character.

They are characters that are uncomplicated and do not change over the course of the story.

400

How many kinds of conflict is there(including the branches of 3rd person)

4, 1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person limited, and 3rd person omniscient

400

What are the 6 essential parts of a plot?

Exposition, Triggering Action, Rising Actions, Climax, Falling Actions, Resolution

400

Can a story have more than one theme?

Yes. Many stories have more than one theme because they can teach several lessons or explore multiple ideas.

600

What are the three elements of setting?

Time, Place, Mood

600

What is Indirect Characterization?

This occurs when an author uses a character’s speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks to give the character dimension.

600

How many kinds of conflict is there and what are they?

5, character versus character, character versus self, character versus society, character versus nature (environment), character versus supernatural

600

What is the climax of a story?

The turning point or the most intense moment.

600

What is the formula we use to find a theme in a story?

Conflict + Resolution = Theme

800

What is the setting in Little Red Riding Hood?

Little Red Riding Hood lives in a village on the other side of a forest from her grandmother. 
800

What does STEAL stand for?

S= speech, T= thoughts, E= effect, A= movement, L= appearance of the character


800

List the pronouns you will use in 2nd person point of view

You, Yours, etc.

800

What happens in the falling action?

The story begins to wind down; conflicts start resolving.

800

What is the difference between a topic and a theme?

A topic is what the story is about (like friendship or love), while a theme is what the story says about that topic (like true friends stick together through hard times).

1000

What is the setting in Cinderella?

Cinderella lives in a manor house in the countryside.

1000

How does understanding character traits help you picture or relate to a character in a story?

Character traits help you picture or relate to a character in a story because it can be physical features, emotional tendencies, personal values. And this can help you picture a character.

1000

What do we need to look at to determine if a conflict is internal or external?

We need to look at the characterization and point of view.

1000

What is the resolution of a story?

The end of the story where conflicts are resolved.

1000

Identify a possible theme in The Three Little Pigs and explain your reasoning.

A possible theme is "Hard work and preparation lead to success." The third little pig worked hard to build a strong house, which helped him survive and also taught the other little pigs a lesson.

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