Parts of a Story

Front

What is the setting of a story?

Back

The setting includes the characters, location, and time of day in which the story takes place.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is falling action in a story?

Back

Falling action is the stage of the plot where the story begins to draw to a close, coming after the climax and before the resolution.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The climax is the point of greatest interest in a story, usually occurring toward the end after the reader has understood the conflict.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is an antagonist?

Back

An antagonist is a force working against the protagonist, or main character, in a story.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is resolution in a plot?

Back

Resolution is the outcome of the conflict in a plot, where the story concludes.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is a protagonist?

Back

The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing challenges or conflicts.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is exposition in a story?

Back

Exposition is the introduction of background information, including characters, setting, and initial conflict.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is rising action?

Back

Rising action is the series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What does conflict mean in a story?

Back

Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

A theme is the central idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2