Plot, Characterization, Conflict, Theme

Front

What is the resolution of a story?

Back

The resolution of a story is when the narrative comes to a reasonable end, resolving the main conflict and tying up loose ends.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the main conflict in a survival story?

Back

The main conflict in a survival story often involves the protagonist facing challenges to survive, such as finding food, water, and shelter.

Front

What is direct characterization?

Back

Direct characterization is when the author explicitly describes a character's traits, such as age, appearance, or background.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is an antagonist in a story?

Back

An antagonist is a character or force that opposes or challenges the main character, creating conflict.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is internal conflict?

Back

Internal conflict is a psychological struggle within a character, often involving emotions, thoughts, or moral dilemmas.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What are the key elements of a plot?

Back

The key elements of a plot include exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

How does characterization contribute to a story?

Back

Characterization helps to develop characters, making them relatable and driving the plot through their actions and decisions.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the theme of a story?

Back

The theme is the central idea or underlying message of a story, often reflecting on human experiences or moral lessons.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What role does conflict play in a narrative?

Back

Conflict drives the plot forward, creating tension and challenges that characters must navigate.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the difference between internal and external conflict?

Back

Internal conflict occurs within a character's mind, while external conflict involves a struggle between a character and outside forces.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3