Narrative Elements

True or false: Stories only have one theme.

• True

• False

True or False: Themes are not clearly stated. They are implied and need to be inferred.

• True

• False

"Has the jury reached a verdict?' asked the judge. 
"We have your Honor," said Gary.
What is the setting of the story? 

• A school

• A court room

• A doctor's office

• A fire station

Sara’s mother told her that moving was for the best, but Sara did not agree. How could her mother possibly think that moving from the city to the country was a good idea? Sara loved the city lifestyle.
What is the conflict?

• Sara does not like the city.

• Sara wants to move to the city.

• Sara's mom is mad at her.

• Sara does not want to move away from the city.

The water was glistening in the summer’s morning sunlight and the surf was cool on their feet as Karen and Paula happily strolled along the water’s edge. Collecting shells and skipping stones as they went, the brother and sister were having a blast exploring.
What is the setting? 

• A pool

• A beach

• A park

• A campground

The statement, "A good friend is hard to find," is an example of which of the following?

• Plot

• Theme

• Setting

• Characters

What narrative element is described here?

The people or creatures in the story that help the story develop.

• Plot

• Conflict

• Character

• Setting

"The sun was just peeking over the horizon as the runner made her way down the street. The air was crisp, and the sky was turning orange, pink, lavender, and blue."

This quote gives details about the...

• Setting

• Plot

• Character

• Conflict

True or False:

The protagonist can be a "bad guy".

• True

• False

In "Goldilocks and the Three Bears", Goldilocks tests out their chairs, eats their breakfast, and sleeps in their beds. This is all part of the _____.

• Plot

• Setting

• Conflict

• Character