Big Idea of Story Elements & Setting
What are the 5 story elements that we have studied?
Characters, Plot, Setting, Conflict, Theme
What can a character be?
Human, animal, inanimate objects, etc.
How many types of conflict is there and what are they?
2, External and Internal
What is a plot?
A story’s plot is comprised of the actions and events that happen to the characters.
What is a theme in literature?
Theme is the big idea or central message that authors want to deliver to the readers.
What is setting?
Setting is the environment of the story.
Define Static/Flat Character.
They are characters that are uncomplicated and do not change over the course of the story.
How many kinds of conflict is there(including the branches of 3rd person)
4, 1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person limited, and 3rd person omniscient
What are the 6 essential parts of a plot?
Exposition, Triggering Action, Rising Actions, Climax, Falling Actions, Resolution
Can a story have more than one theme?
Yes. Many stories have more than one theme because they can teach several lessons or explore multiple ideas.
What are the three elements of setting?
Time, Place, Mood
What is Indirect Characterization?
This occurs when an author uses a character’s speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks to give the character dimension.
How many kinds of conflict is there and what are they?
5, character versus character, character versus self, character versus society, character versus nature (environment), character versus supernatural
What is the climax of a story?
The turning point or the most intense moment.
What is the formula we use to find a theme in a story?
Conflict + Resolution = Theme
What is the setting in Little Red Riding Hood?
What does STEAL stand for?
List the pronouns you will use in 2nd person point of view
You, Yours, etc.
What happens in the falling action?
The story begins to wind down; conflicts start resolving.
What is the difference between a topic and a theme?
A topic is what the story is about (like friendship or love), while a theme is what the story says about that topic (like true friends stick together through hard times).
What is the setting in Cinderella?
Cinderella lives in a manor house in the countryside.
How does understanding character traits help you picture or relate to a character in a story?
Character traits help you picture or relate to a character in a story because it can be physical features, emotional tendencies, personal values. And this can help you picture a character.
What do we need to look at to determine if a conflict is internal or external?
We need to look at the characterization and point of view.
What is the resolution of a story?
The end of the story where conflicts are resolved.
Identify a possible theme in The Three Little Pigs and explain your reasoning.
A possible theme is "Hard work and preparation lead to success." The third little pig worked hard to build a strong house, which helped him survive and also taught the other little pigs a lesson.