Characters
Setting
Problem
Events
Solution
100

What are characters?

the people, animals, or objects that take part in the action of a story

100
What is the setting of a story?
When and where the story takes place.
100
What is the problem of a story?
Something that needs to be fixed. Something that is wrong.
100

What is the plot of a story?

The series of events that happen in a story

100
What is a solution in the story?
It is the part of the story that solves the problem; it fixes the problem.
200

Who is the main character in Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing?

Peter Hatcher

200

Name one setting of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing.

Central Park, Peter's apartment, Bloomingdales, Dr. Brown's office, the hospital emergency room

200

When is the problem typically introduced?

Exposition or rising action

200
What are sequence of events?
The order the events happen in a story.
200

Usually, when does the solution of a story take place?

At the end.

300

What are 2 of the things we look at to determine a character's personality?

their words, actions, thoughts, and emotions
300

How can you figure out the setting of a story?

The narrator might tell you some details.  The characters might give clues about it, too.
300

True or False: Stories can only have one problem.

False

300
What are some sequence of events clue words?
First, next, then, last, finally
300
Do all stories need to have a solution?
No, some novels end without resolution.
400

Are all characters MAIN characters?  Why or why not?

No, some characters just interact with the main character but aren't the focus of the story.

400

If you read that a character has on a heavy jacket, gloves, and scarf, and he can see his breath when he talks, what can you infer about the setting?

He's outside, and it's very cold.  It's probably winter.
400
How is a problem solved?
The characters work out the problem and find a solution.
400

After the climax, the events start to slow down and lead to a solution.  What part of plot mountain is this?

falling action

400
Why is a solution important to characters?
A solution helps the characters resolve issues.
500
How do you know if a character is a main character?
The problem happens to them, or they speak a lot in the story. The story would not be the same without them.
500
True or false..A story can only have one setting.
False
500
What is another word for problem?
Conflict
500
What is a climax?
The most exciting part.
500
Give a solution for missing the school bus.
Ask parents to give you a ride to school.
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