JH Elements of Fiction

Front

Element of fiction that describes WHEN and WHERE a story takes place?

Back

Setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What kind of characterization requires the reader to infer what a character is like based on their words and actions? Example: "She tripped the younger girl on purpose." ; "He held his hand out to help the girl stand up."

Back

Indirect Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What kind of characterization has the author directly tell you what a character is like? Example: "He is mean"; "She is friendly"

Back

Direct Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the element of fiction that describes the problem in the story?

Back

Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

When two characters are fighting or arguing, it is called...

Back

Character vs. Character Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

When a character has a problem with themselves that they need to change, it is called...

Back

Character vs. Self Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

When a character has to survive in a difficult environment (like a desert or the snow), it is called...

Back

Character vs. Nature Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the element of fiction that teaches the reader a moral or lesson? Options: Conflict, Theme, Setting, Plot

Back

Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Plot

Back

The sequence of events in the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Falling Action

Back

events leading to the end of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9