Plot Elements for The Giver

Front

The main character or the hero

Back

Protagonist

Front

The character or force working against the main character

Back

Antagonist

Front

The beginning of the story where the setting and main character are introduced

Back

Exposition

Front

Most exciting moment of the story; turning point

Back

climax

Front

A problem or struggle between two opposing forces in a story.

Back

conflict

Front

The series of conflicts or struggles that build a story toward a climax.

Back

rising action

Front

The universal message, concern, purpose in story (author's message about life)

Back

Theme

Front

Where and when does the story take place?

Back

Setting

Front

The series of events that make up a story

Back

Plot

Front

Examples of theme topics (except one): loyalty, the first day of school, growing up, friendship.

Back

the first day of school