Story Elements
How many story elements are there?
8
What are the 2 types of conflicts?
Internal and external
_______ is the main character, and ______ opposes the main character.
Protagonist
Antagonist
What is setting?
What is setting?
What is tone?
Tone reflects how the narrator or author feels about the topic.
True or False: The exposition is usually the most exciting part of the story.
False
Man vs. Self
Protagonists are typically the ______ guys, and antagonists are typicall the ______ guys.
Good; bad
How does setting affect the plot?
It creates events and challenges in the story
What is mood?
Mood is the feeling the reader gets while reading.
True or False: The Plot Diagram is used for all stories.
True
A. Man vs. Nature
B. Man vs. Society
C. Man vs. Self
D. Man vs. Man
Man vs. Self
What is a dynamic character?
A character who changes and grows during the story
What is the role of the setting in a story?
A. It only describes the time and place but does not affect the plot.
B. It helps create the mood and can influence the characters and events.
C. It is the most important element of a story, more than characters or conflict.
D. It only matters in fantasy and historical fiction stories.
B. It helps create the mood and can influence the characters and events.
What is symbolism?
Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or deeper meaning.
Name the 5 parts of the plot diagram in order.
1. Exposition
2. Rising Action
3. Climax
4. Falling Action
5. Resolution
Name the 3 different types of external conflicts.
1. Man vs. Nature
2. Man vs. Society
3. Man vs. Man
What is a stock character?
A desert setting might cause which of the following problems?
A. too much snow
B. getting lost or run out of water
C. a crowded party
D. A high-tech mystery
B. getting lost or run out of water
1st person POV = "I" am telling the story.
3rd person POV = "He" or "she" is telling the story.
Name the 8 story elements.
Plot, characters, setting, conflict, theme, tone & mood, and symbolism
How does conflict impact a story?
A. It slows down the plot and makes the story less interesting.
B. It creates tension and drives the story forward.
C. It only affects the setting, not the characters.
D. It is only needed in fantasy stories.
B. It creates tension and drives the story forward.
What is the difference between a round character and a flat character?
A round character is well developed and has many traits while a flat character is simple and one-dimensional.
A setting that is dark, stormy, and quiet might create what kind of mood?
Mysterious or scary
What is the difference between 3rd person POV and 3rd person omniscient POV?
3rd person = The narrator is outside of the story.
3rd person omniscient = The narrator has full access to the thoughts of all characters.