Story Elements
What are Characters?
The players/actors in the story.
What is Exposition?
The background information of a story.
What is a Character vs. Character conflict?
When one character has a problem with another character.
What is the setting of the story Seventh Grade?
School
Katie hated that the city was planning to cut down trees and demolish a park to put in a new gas station. She planned a protest, complete with chants and posters, to convince everyone else that no matter how bad they needed a gas station, it shouldn’t come at such a cost to mother nature!
Man vs. Society
What is Setting?
The time and place of where the story is happening.
What is Rising Action?
A series of incidents that create suspense, tension and interest in the story.
What is a Character vs. Nature conflict?
When the main character is up against a natural force.
What elective did Victor sign up to take with Teresa?
French
Ethan’s favorite thing to do was run in cross country. Since it was a sport that was played in the fall, he usually enjoyed the cool, fall weather. Today was different, though, and instead of the beautiful fall weather he usually loved so much, he was running through sloshy piles of ice and snow. Eventually, coach called off practice, but by that time, Ethan was frozen solid!
Man vs. Nature
What is Conflict?
The problem in the story.
What is Climax?
Also known as the turning point, is the highest point of tension and drama.
What is a Character vs. Society conflict?
When the character has a problem with society, including laws, or the beliefs of groups.
Why did Victor pretend to speak French?
To try and impress Teresa.
Tenley and Travis were twins, and their mom and dad had given them a huge vacation for their 18th birthday. They had to agree on where they wanted to go, but Tenley wanted to go on a cruise to Mexico and Travis wanted to go whale watching in Alaska. Both were so stubborn that they could never agree.
Man vs. Man
What is Plot?
What the story is about.
What is Falling Action?
This happens after the climax and when the major problem of the story is solved.
What is a Character vs Self conflict?
Where a character struggles with a decision or with his or her own identity.
Why didn't Mr. Bueller say anything to Teresa when she asked Victor about him being able to speak French?
Mr. Bueller feels for Victor.
On their first day in the new house, Carson wanted to spend the whole day playing basketball on the court in their backyard. As he played, he watched his mom and dad working hard and sweating carrying boxes in and out of the house, up and down stairs. He kept on playing, even though he knew he should go help.
Man vs. Self
What is Theme?
The meaning of the story.
What is Resolution?
This is the outcome of the story. How things end up or turn out for the characters.
What is the difference between an internal conflict and an external conflict?
An external conflict is a struggle that takes place outside of the body and an internal conflict is a struggle with in the characters mind.
Does Teresa know that Victor can't speak French?
No.
When Mira found out that they would be moving to Hawaii, she was thrilled! She couldn’t wait to live on the beach and always have the sun shining on her back. It wasn’t until she told her best friend about the move that she realized that it might not be so exciting. Mira couldn’t decide if the beach and the sun were worth leaving her friends and the mountains of Colorado.
Man vs. Self