Story Elements Review

Front

What is the setting of a story?

Back

The setting is where the story takes place, including the time and location.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Front

What does the term 'theme' refer to in a story?

Back

The theme is the moral or lesson learned from the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

Who is the narrator in a story?

Back

The narrator is the person telling the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

Front

What is a conflict in a story?

Back

A conflict is a struggle or problem faced by the characters in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

Front

What is tone in literature?

Back

Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject matter.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What are characters in a story?

Back

Characters are the individuals who participate in the action of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The climax is the most intense or exciting part of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

Front

What is a plot in a story?

Back

The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What is a resolution in a story?

Back

The resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

Front

What is a protagonist?

Back

The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7