Plot & Story Structure
What part of the plot introduces the characters and setting?
Exposition
What is the theme of a story?
The lesson or message the author wants readers to learn.
What part of speech describes a noun?
Adjective
What is a pronoun?
A word that replaces a noun.
What is the protagonist?
The main character in a story.
What part of the plot includes events that build suspense and lead to the climax?
Rising action
What type of conflict occurs when a character struggles with their own thoughts or feelings?
Internal conflict
What part of speech describes a verb?
Adverb
What must match between a pronoun and its antecedent?
Number and person (agreement)
What does a plot diagram help readers understand?
How the events of a story connect and build on each other.
What is the climax of a story?
The most exciting or intense moment when the main problem reaches its peak.
What type of conflict happens when a character struggles against rules or society?
Character vs. society
What question do adverbs usually answer?
How, when, where, or how often.
What is a relative pronoun?
A pronoun that connects a clause to a noun (who, whom, whose, which, that).
When comparing two stories, what should you look for?
Similarities and differences.
What part of the plot shows events that happen after the climax and begin to wrap up the story?
Falling action
Which character usually creates the main conflict in a story?
The antagonist
Which word type helps make writing more detailed and vivid?
Adjectives and adverbs
What is an intensive pronoun?
A pronoun that emphasizes a noun or pronoun (myself, yourself, himself, etc.).
What words are often used to compare ideas?
Similarly, both, alike, also
What part of the story shows how the problem is solved?
Resolution
What is the difference between a topic and a theme?
A topic is the subject (friendship, kindness), while a theme is the lesson about that topic.
What is the difference between an adjective and an adverb?
Adjectives describe nouns; adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
What makes a pronoun vague?
When it is unclear what noun the pronoun refers to.
What words are used to contrast ideas?
However, on the other hand, but, although