Elements of Fiction Review

What is the exposition of a story?

• The problem in the story is

  introduced and the tension builds.

• The beginning of a story in which

  we learn the background of the characters

  and situation.

• The highest point of action; the

  turning point.

• The winding down of a story

  after the climax.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the climax of a story?

• The point where the main conflict reaches its peak.

• The introduction of the main characters and setting.

• The resolution of the story's conflicts.

• The events leading up to the final resolution.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the role of the antagonist in a story?

• To support the protagonist and help them achieve their goals.

• To create conflict and challenge the protagonist.

• To provide comic relief throughout the narrative.

• To narrate the story from their perspective.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the significance of the resolution in a story?

• It introduces the main characters and their backgrounds.

• It ties up loose ends and resolves the main conflict.

• It presents the story's central theme.

• It builds tension and suspense for the reader.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the theme of a story?

• The underlying message or main idea conveyed by the narrative.

• The sequence of events that make up the plot.

• The emotional response of the characters.

• The physical location where the story takes place.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A 'first person' narrator means...

• The narrator is part of the story.

• The narrator is the first person to be introduced.

• The narrator is 'omniscient'

• The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of other characters

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The main character of a story.

• Professional

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Proton

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The character or force that opposes the

protagonist.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The author directly tells the reader what the character is like, his or her

personality or character traits.

• Backward Characterization

• Forward Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

• Direct Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Indirect Characterization—author reveals personality of character though his or her:

Speech, Thoughts, Effects on others, _______, or

Looks (Remember: STEAL)

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3