Plot elements

Front

What describes a character?

Back

Character traits are the qualities or characteristics that define a character's personality.

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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 the setting of a story?

Back

The setting is where and when the story takes place.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is the author's perspective?

Back

The author's perspective is their viewpoint or opinion about a subject, as shown in their writing.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What character trait is revealed when a character pushes through despite being tired?

Back

The character trait revealed is passion, as they are dedicated to completing the task.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is character perspective?

Back

Character perspective is how the character sees the world and interprets their experiences.

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What is conflict in a story?

Back

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

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The climax is the most intense or exciting part of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is falling action in a story?

Back

Falling action is the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution of the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What are character motivations?

Back

Character motivations are the reasons behind a character's actions and decisions.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2