Story Elements

Front

What is the turning point or pivotal event in the plot of a story?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the term for the type or category of a book?

Back

Genre

Front

In the movie Pocahontas, what is the message conveyed by the phrase 'You should follow your heart'?

Back

Theme

Front

What is a problem that occurs inside a character's mind or heart, such as anger or jealousy?

Back

Internal Conflict

Front

When making an inference, what two elements does a reader use to draw conclusions?

Back

What's written in the story and prior knowledge

Front

What is the term for the main character in a story?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What is the term for a character or force that opposes the main character?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the sequence of events that make up a story called?

Back

Plot

Front

What is the setting of a story?

Back

The time and place in which the story occurs.

Front

What is the term for the underlying message or lesson of a story?

Back

Theme