Narrative Elements Challenge

Which element of a narrative refers to the time and place where the story occurs?

• Plot

• Character

• Conflict

• Setting

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What role do characters play in a story?

• They create the mood and tone

• They are the people, animals, or beings that drive the story forward

• They describe the time period of the story

• They determine the theme of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why is the setting important in a narrative?

• It provides a backdrop for the story and influences the characters

• It determines the theme of the story

• It introduces the main conflict

• It represents the plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which element of a story helps the reader understand the author's message or lesson?

• Setting

• Theme

• Character

• Plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which element of a story is responsible for creating tension and excitement?

• Theme

• Conflict

• Setting

• Character development

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why are characters important to a story?

• They create the setting

• They teach the reader a lesson

• They make decisions and face challenges that move the plot forward

• They represent the moral of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does conflict affect the plot of a story?

• It provides background information

• It is the lesson learned at the end of the story

• It drives the events and actions in the plot

• It only appears in the climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the purpose of the theme in a story?

• To develop the plot

• To provide the setting and background

• To convey the author’s message or insight about life

• To introduce the characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is an example of a man versus man conflict?

• A character fights against harsh weather

• A character argues with another character

• A character struggles to overcome their own fear

• A character challenges society’s rules

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a man versus society conflict?

• A character fighting against wild animals

• A character struggling with personal decisions

• A character battling against rules or expectations in their community

• A character dealing with a malfunctioning robot

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3