Story Elements
This story element refers to where, when, and social climate a story takes place.
What is the setting?
“According to the study, students who read 20 minutes a day improve their test scores by 15%.”
What is logos?
“Her smile was as bright as the sun.”
What is a simile?
He is the king of the Roman gods, the equivalent of Zeus.
Who is Jupiter?
Apples are sweet, while lemons are sour. Oranges fall somewhere in between.
What is compare and contrast?
This is the main character who drives the story forward; usually a good character.
Who is the protagonist?
“As a doctor with 20 years of experience, I recommend getting the vaccine.”
What is ethos?
“The wind whispered through the trees.”
What is personification?
She is the goddess of wisdom and is often shown with an owl.
Who is Athena?
“Because it rained all week, the soccer game was canceled.”
What is cause and effect?
This part of the plot is the most exciting part of the story.
What is climax?
“If we don’t help these homeless families, many children will go hungry tonight.”
What is pathos?
“I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!”
What is hyperbole?
On the island of Thrinacia, Odysseus’ men disobey his orders and eat the sacred animals of this type, angering the sun god Helios.
What are the oxen of Helios?
“First, preheat the oven to 350°F. Next, mix the flour and sugar. Finally, bake for 30 minutes.”
What is chronological order?
It is the main message, idea, or lesson that a story communicates about life, society, or human nature.
What is a theme?
“Sign the petition now — this law will expire at midnight!”
What is kairos?
The bees buzzed angrily around the hive.”
What is onomatopoeia?
This clever Greek hero is best known for coming up with the idea of the Trojan Horse.
Who is Odysseus?
“The school cafeteria was dirty. To fix it, the principal hired a cleaning crew and asked students to throw trash in bins.”
What is problem and solution?
This term describes the perspective from which a narrative is told (e.g., first person, second person, third person limited and/or omniscient).
What is point of view?
“As a firefighter who has saved hundreds of lives, I urge you to install smoke detectors today to protect your family.”
What are ethos and pathos?
“The comedian’s act was seriously funny.”
What is an oxymoron?
This creature from Greek mythology has the body of a lion, wings of an eagle, and sometimes the head of an eagle.
What is a griffin or gryphon?
“A dolphin is a mammal that lives in the ocean. It is known for its intelligence, playful behavior, and echolocation ability.”
What is description or classification?