Plot
What is the first element on our plot diagram... what element introduces the characters, setting, etc?
Exposition
Which of the following refers to the qualities or characteristics of a character in a story?
a) Plot
b) Setting
c) Theme
d) Character traits
Character Traits
Can the setting take place in the Past, Present, or Future? Also... can a story move back and forth from Past, Present, or Future for the setting?
Yes
Yes... a story can move throughout the Past, Present, and Future in order to help the reader understand parts of the story.
In the context of a story, what does the word "theme" mean?
a) The title of the story
b) The genre of the story
c) The central idea or message of the story
d) The sequence of events in the story
The central idea or message of the story
Which genre of books often includes elements of magic and imaginary worlds?
a) Mystery
b) Historical Fiction
c) Fantasy
d) Non-fiction
Fantasy
The climax explains __________________ in our story.
How can readers identify character traits in a story?
a) By analyzing the dialogue and actions of the characters
b) By memorizing a list of character traits
c) By guessing based on the story title
d) By skipping the character descriptions and focusing on the plot
By analyzing the dialogue and actions of the characters
What are some examples of the specific places of setting that were described in "My Brother Dan's Delicious"?
- Bedroom
- Living Room
- Patio/backyard
- Mom/Dad room
- Dave's house
... and the list goes on!!
What is the purpose of identifying the theme of a story?
a) To understand the main events in the story
b) To analyze the character's emotions
c) To predict what will happen next in the story
d) To recognize the lesson or moral the author wants to teach
To recognize the lesson or moral the author wants to teach
What does the word "genre" mean in the context of books?
a) The author's name
b) The setting of the story
c) The category or type of the book
d) The length of the book
The category or type of book
Our resolution of a story explains the HOW and WHY of ____________?
How the problem or conflict has been solved at the end of the story.
Can characters have or be more than one character trait?
Yes... characters will have multiple character traits throughout a story.
Can the setting have a specific time that story is being told in? AND give an example.
Yes
Example: In the "Party", the story is happening during the school day so I can infer that the specific time is anywhere between 8:00am to 3:15pm since that is how long our school day is.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme in a story?
a) Friendship and loyalty
b) Courage and bravery
c) The importance of education
d) The color of the protagonist's hair
The color of the protagonist's hair
Which of the following is NOT a genre of books?
a) Fiction
b) Mystery
c) Poetry
d) Sports
Sports
What is the second element of plot AND what does it explain to us about our story?
Rising Action.
Rising Action explains and introduces what the problems and/or conflicts are of our story.
**It is where most of story occurs***
Can a character's main character trait change throughout a story?
Yes!!
A character's main character trait CAN change throughout the story. A character may go from good to bad, careless to thoughtful, sad to happy, etc.
Where is setting introduced in a story?
Part 1 of our Plot Diagram - the Exposition
What is one of the themes we discussed as a class?
Stay determined to persevere through challenging times.
Happiness comes from the most unlikely places.
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Which genre of books is known for being based on real events/people and is written by that person?
a) Autobiography
b) Biography
c) Science Fiction
d) Adventure
Autobiography
What is the fourth element of plot? What makes this element important to our story?
Falling Action
The Falling Action is the FALLOUT of our story.
The Falling Action is important to our story because it shows us how the characters change and/or act differently based on the choices made in the climax.
Why is it important for readers to understand the character traits in a story?
a) It helps readers visualize the setting of the story.
b) It helps readers understand the sequence of events in the story.
c) It helps readers make predictions about the actions and behaviors of the characters.
d) It helps readers identify the main idea of the story.
It helps readers make predictions about the actions and behaviors of the characters
The setting allows us, the reader, to see where the characters are and what is around the characters during each part/chapter, which helps us understand the story on a much deeper level. We can also relate to the setting if we have been to the same place or have seen something similar to the characters.
How can readers determine the theme of a story?
a) By analyzing the author's choice of words
b) By identifying the main characters in the story
c) By focusing on the setting of the story
d) By looking for recurring ideas or patterns in the story
By looking for recurring ideas or patterns in the story
What is the main difference between a fairytale and a legend?
a) Legends are based on true events, while fairytales are fictional.
b) Fairytales are longer and more complex than legends.
c) Legends always involve magical elements, while fairytales do not.
d) Fairytales are passed down orally, while legends are written down.
Legends are based on true events while Fairytales are fictional.