Story Elements

Story Elements

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English

3rd Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.4.3, RL.5.3, RL.3.9

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the main elements of a story?

Back

The main elements of a story include characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of 'characters' in a story?

Back

Characters are the people or animals that take part in the action of a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a 'setting' in a story?

Back

The setting is the time and place in which the story occurs.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a 'problem' in a story?

Back

A problem is a conflict or challenge that the characters must face and resolve.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the 'plot' of a story?

Back

The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story, including the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'conflict' refer to in a story?

Back

Conflict refers to the struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot and creates tension.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a 'theme' in literature?

Back

The theme is the central idea or message that the author conveys through the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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