Parts of a Story

What is exposition in a story?

• The climax of the story where the main conflict is resolved.

• The introduction of background information, setting, and characters at the beginning of a story.

• The series of events that lead to the climax of the story.

• The final outcome or resolution of the story.

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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 rising action in a story?

• The stage of the plot that develops the conflict or struggle, where events occur that make the conflict more complicated.

• The final resolution of the story where the conflict is resolved.

• The introduction of characters and setting at the beginning of the story.

• The part of the story where the main character faces their greatest challenge.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What does setting refer to in a story?

• The main character's journey

• The time and place in which the story takes place.

• The conflict that drives the plot

• The moral lesson of the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is falling action in a story?

• The events that introduce the main conflict of the story.

• The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution of the story.

• The events that provide background information about the characters and setting.

• The events that create suspense and tension in the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is resolution in a story?

• The part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

• The introduction of the main characters and setting.

• The climax where the main conflict reaches its peak.

• The events that lead to the conclusion of the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is a point of view in a story?

• The main character's thoughts and feelings.

• The perspective from which the story is told, such as first-person or third-person.

• The setting where the story takes place.

• The sequence of events in the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Who is the antagonist in a story?

• A character who helps the protagonist achieve their goals.

• A force working against the protagonist, or main character, in a story, play, or novel.

• The main character who drives the plot forward.

• A minor character who provides comic relief.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a narrative?

• A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

• A type of poem that tells a story.

• A summary of events in chronological order.

• A fictional account that is not based on real events.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What is the climax of a story?

• The point of the greatest interest in a story or play, usually occurring toward the end after the reader has understood the conflict and become emotionally involved with the characters.

• The introduction of the main characters and setting in a story.

• The resolution of the conflict and the conclusion of the story.

• The initial event that sets the story in motion.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is dialogue in a story?

• The internal thoughts of a character.

• The description of the setting in a story.

• The conversation between characters in a story.

• The actions taken by characters in a story.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3