Story Elements

Front

What is the term for the time and place that the story takes place?

Back

Setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Who are the people or animals in a fiction story?

Back

Characters

Front

What type of conflict is it when a character struggles with their own thoughts or feelings?

Back

Character vs Self

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What type of conflict occurs when a character faces challenges from nature, like storms or animals?

Back

Character vs Nature

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What type of conflict happens when characters are in opposition to each other?

Back

Character vs Character

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

Back

Plot

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 main problem or challenge that the characters face in a story?

Back

Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is the resolution of the story where the problem is solved?

Back

Solution

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the term for the message or lesson learned from a story?

Back

Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What do we call the introduction of the story where characters and setting are introduced?

Back

Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9