Story Elements November 11th

Front

What does 'plot' mean?

Back

A sequence of events in a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is the 'rising action' in a story's plot?

Back

A series of events that either help or hinder the protagonist; these events add to the conflict in some way.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is 'dialogue' in a story?

Back

The conversations that characters have with one another.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is an 'antagonist'?

Back

The force that is working against the protagonist in a story. They can be another character, but it can also be any type of external conflict or the internal conflict within the protagonist.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does STEAL stand for in understanding a character?

Back

S-peech, T-houghts, E-ffects on others, A-ctions, L-ooks.

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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 'characterization'?

Back

The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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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 'climax' of a story?

Back

The turning point or the most intense moment in the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is 'falling action' in a story?

Back

The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is 'resolution' in a story?

Back

The conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is a 'protagonist'?

Back

The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3