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Elements of a Story
Elements of a Story
100
A person who writes a piece of literature. It can be a story, novel, poem, speech, essay, etc.
Who is an author.
100
A part or section of a play/drama. It is similar to chapters of a book. It is made up of smaller parts called scenes.
What is an act.
100
Maurice Sendak wrote the book Where the Wild Things Are. He also drew the pictures. He is the author and the______________________.
What is the illustrator.
100
A person or animal in a story.
What is a character.
100
The main character in a story; the good guy.
What is the protagonist.
200
A person who draws the pictures to go along with a story.
Who is an illustrator.
200
A small part of a play/drama. Several of these may be in an act, and the action in each one happens in a certain place.
What is a scene.
200
The conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution all make up the____________________.
What is the plot.
200
The character who is in conflict with the protagonist.
What is the antagonist.
300
The author of a drama.
Who is a playwright.
300
The name of a piece of writing.
What is the title.
300
During the second act of the play, the______________changed to the forest.
What is the scene.
300
Where and when the story takes place.
What is the setting
300
Characteristics of an author's way of writing: humor, suspense, adventure, etc.
What is style.
400
Roald Dahl wrote James and the Giant Peach. He is the book's ________________.
What is author.
400
The pictures that go with a piece of literature.
What are illustrations.
400
James and the Giant Peach, Witches, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and The Twits are all______________of books by Roald Dahl.
What is titles.
400
How the problem in a story is solved.
What is the resolution.
400
The message the author wants the reader to get from the story.
What is theme.
500
William Shakespeare wrote many plays. He was a _____________________________.
What is a playwright.
500
A conversation between two characters in a story.
What is dialogue.
500
"May I please borrow a pencil?" asked Mrs. Bruton. "Of course, you may use mine," replied Jeremy.
What is dialogue.
500
The most exciting part of the story.
What is the climax.
500
The problem in a story.
What is the conflict.