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PLOT COMPONENTS
Literary Elements
Terms
Prefix/Suffixes
Text Types
100
The turning point in the story. Usually able to tell what the characters are going to do.
Climax
100
Who are the main people or animals in a story?
Characters
100
What is the reason for which an author writes....P.I.E.?
Author's Purpose
100
This prefix means against
anti-
100
Often fiction and involves a setting and character(s) who are involved in one or more conflicts.
Narrative
200
The solution at the end of the story.
Resolution
200
Where and when the story takes place
Setting
200
What are the names of the graphic organizers we use at DRE?
Thinking Maps
200
This prefix means not or opposite
dis-
200
Nonfiction in which the author seeks to inform. The information can be verified as true.
Expository Text
300
The steps leading to the resolution.
Falling Action
300
What is the struggle (problem) between characters or forces (ideas, actions, desires, wills, goals, etc.) that brings about the rising action?
Conflict
300
What is the structure of the action of a story?
Plot
300
This prefix means not or no
non-
300
Author uses arguments to convince the reader.
Persuasive Text
400
The conflict in the story is explained. Leads to the climax.
Rising Action
400
Who is the main character in a work of literature?
Protagonist
400
What is the process of forming mental images in your mind while reading or listening to a story?
Imagery
400
This suffix means without or missing
-less
400
Nonfiction text in which the author gives information to the reader that may be used to perform a task. May include explicit steps to follow.
Technical Text
500
The part of the story where the setting and characters are described.
Beginning Event (3 & 4 grade) Exposition (5th grade)
500
What is the main idea or underlying meaning of a story?
Theme
500
What is a generalization you create from using information from the text and your prior knowledge?
Make an inference or draw conclusion
500
This suffix means state of, condition, or quality
-ness
500
A book or novel using cartoon characters to tell a story.
Graphic Novel