Story Elements
What do we call the people or agents in a story?
Characters
phone, atmosphere, graph
ambitious
When the author stops a story so a character can have a memory...
memory moment
What is another way to say ran? I ran to the store.
raced, sped, hurried, dashed, zoomed
What is the word that we use to talk about where a story takes place, when it takes place and the mood?
Give 3 words that end with the digraph -ng.
Someone who keeps everything to himself or herself.
Greedy or stingy
When a character realizes something very important...
aha moment
What is another way to say saw or looked at?
looked, observed, noticed, glanced
What is the literary term for the problem in a story?
Conflict
Give me two words that start with th-. One has the soft th- and one has the voiced th-.
thick, thin
this, that, Thursday
Someone who lies, hides and sneaks around.
deceitful
When a character says or does something that is not at all what you would expect...
contrast & contradiction
What's another way to say said?
declared, replied, responded, answered, spoke, exclaimed
What is the literary term for the moment when everything changes for the main character?
Climax or Turning Point
Give me a word that starts with the digraph ch- and ends with the digraph -ck.
chuck, chick, check
elegant
When one character gives advice or shows another character what they should do...
words of the wiser
What's another way to say made?
created, designed, constructed, built, formed
What is the overall term for all the parts of a story?
Plot
I will say a word. Give me the two ways to spell it.
which and witch
Someone who tries to control other people and make them do what he/she wants.
manipulative
When the character asks himself or another character about something that is going on...
tough question
What's another way to say laughed?
cackled, cracked up, giggled, chuckled, snickered, guffawed