Story Elements Review

Front

What is the story element that refers to where and when the story takes place?

Back

Setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the term for the person or animal in the story?

Back

Character

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Front

What story element conveys the author's message or lesson to be learned?

Back

Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Front

Who is the person causing the problem in the story?

Back

Antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Front

What is the term for the main character who faces the conflict?

Back

Protagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Front

What story element introduces the setting, characters, and conflict?

Back

Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.10

Front

What is the climax in a story?

Back

The turning point or most intense moment in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

Front

What does the resolution of a story refer to?

Back

The conclusion where conflicts are resolved.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.10

Front

What is the term for the sequence of events in a story?

Back

Plot

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is a conflict in a story?

Back

A struggle between opposing forces.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7