Compare and Contrast Story Elements

Front

What are we looking for when we compare and contrast while reading?

Back

Similarities and differences.

Front

Which sentence compares and contrasts the seasons of fall and summer?

Back

Both seasons have some warm, rainy days and nighttime temperatures are cool enough to wear a jacket.

Front

What is it called when we look at two things to find out how they are alike?

Back

Comparing.

Front

What is the term for the character working against the main character in a story?

Back

Antagonist.

Front

What do we call the people, animals, or things participating in a story?

Back

Characters.

Front

What is the main character in a story called?

Back

Protagonist.

Front

What is the term for the sequence of events in a story?

Back

Plot.

Front

What do we call the time and place in which a story occurs?

Back

Setting.

Front

What is the difference between comparing and contrasting?

Back

Comparing looks for similarities, while contrasting looks for differences.

Front

What is a conflict in a story?

Back

A struggle between opposing forces.