Character & Conflict
What is the struggle between opposing characters called?
Conflict
Which part of the plot introduces that problem?
Rising action
What are the two main parts of a setting?
Time and Place
What is theme?
The lesson or message of a story
Choose the correct word:
The dog wagged (its / it's) tail.
Its
A Character refuses to help a friend, causeing an argument. What element is this?
Conflict- caused by charactor choices
What comes after the climax in a story?
Falling Action
How might a desert setting affect the challenges characters face?
Lack of water, extreme heat, survival
Which theme fits the senario:
A team loses a game but learns the importance of practice?
Hard work and Persistence lead to improvement
Choose the correct word:
The new rule had a big (affect / effect) on students.
Effect
How can a character's traits affect the resolution of a conflict?
Traits guide their decisions, which affect how the conflict is solved
A story ends with a family celebrating together after solving their problems. Which part of the plot is this?
Resolution
A story is set during the Civil Rights Movement. Why does this setting matter?
It shapes the conflict and the themes
If a story shows that lying causes more problems, what is the theme?
Honesty is the best policy
Choose the correct word:
(There / Their / They're) going to the library after school.
They're
If two character do not get along and they argue what type of conflict is this?
Character vs. Character
Which plot technique is used when the author gives a hint about something that will happen later?
Foreshadowing
How can the weather (like storms) add suspense to a story?
It raises danger and uncertainty, making readers worry about the out come
Why might two different characters in the same story connect to different themes?
The have different experiences and perspectives
Choose the correct word:
I want (to / too / two) go to the park after lunch.
To
A selfish character learns to share after losing friends. What kind of theme is this?
Sharing and kindness strengthen relationships
How does the climax usaully affect the main character?
It forces them to make a big choice or change that decides the outcome.
How might changing a story's setting from a small town to a big city affect the plot?
It could add new conflicts, like dealing with crowds, crime, or faster pace life
A story shows that even in dark times, hope can guide people forward. What is the theme?
Hope gives strength in difficult situations
Fix the sentence:
There going too bring it's science project tomorrow.
They're going to bring their science project tomorrow.