Literature Elements

Setting

100

True or False: The setting can include the weather.

True

200

What two things does the setting describe?

Time and place

300

How can the setting affect the mood of a story?

A spooky setting can create fear, or a sunny beach can make the story feel happy.

400

Read this:
"Deep in the forest, surrounded by towering trees and no cell phone signal, Jenny realized she was completely alone."
How does this setting impact the story?

It creates isolation and tension, making it harder for Jenny to get help.

Characters

100

Why is it important to understand the characters feeling in a story?

• Connect to the Story

• Understand Their Actions

• Feel empathy 

200

Which of these is an internal conflict:
A. A girl arguing with her friend.
B. A boy deciding whether to tell the truth about breaking a window.

B. A boy deciding whether to tell the truth.

300

If a character lies to their friends but later learns the importance of honesty, what do we call this kind of character change?

Dynamic character

400

What are the three different types of characters we learnt in class?

Protagonist, Antagonist, Secondary characters

500

Name three character traits about Matilda

Intelligent, brave, kind

Theme

100

What is theme in a story?

The main message the author is trying to portray

200

True or False: A theme is always directly stated in a story.

False, themes are often implied.

300

"Even though Mia didn't win the race, she cheered for her teammates and felt proud of her effort."
What theme might this story have?

Sportsmanship or perseverance.

400

• "Lila worked hard every day to practice her piano, even when it was difficult."
• "At the concert, her performance was amazing because of all the effort she had put in.''

What is the theme?

Hard work pays off.

500

• "When Tom's friend forgot his lunch, Tom shared his sandwich without hesitation."
• "Later that day, Tom fell and needed help, and his friend was there to support him."

What is the theme?

Be kind to others and kindness will come back

Plot

100

Which part of the plot is usually the most exciting or intense moment?

Climax

200

Name the different parts of the plot in order

Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

300

• "Sophia found an old, mysterious map in her attic that seemed to lead to a hidden treasure."
• "After days of solving riddles and escaping traps, she finally reached the treasure chest."
• "But when she opened it, she discovered a letter from her great-grandfather instead of gold, leaving her with more questions."

Climax, because it is the turning point when Sophia reaches the treasure and uncovers a surprising twist.

400

Read this excerpt:
"After a long struggle, the knight finally defeated the dragon and starts to return home with the treasure."
Which part of the plot does this describe?

Falling Action

POV and Genre

100

What are the different point of views an author can write a story in?

First, second, and third person

200

Read this sentence:
"The spaceship zoomed past the stars as the crew searched for a new planet to live on."
What genre is this?

Science Fiction

300

The genre that tells a true story about someone else's life

Biography

400

Read this sentence:
"You enter the room and see a treasure chest in the corner."
What point of view is this?

second person

500

How does the point of view affect how much the reader knows in a story?

First person reveals only what the narrator knows; third person omniscient reveals everything.