Story elements

Front

What are the main story elements?

Back

The main story elements include character, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

Define 'character' in a story.

Back

A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is 'setting' in a story?

Back

Setting refers to the time and place where the story occurs.

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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 does 'plot' mean?

Back

Plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

Define 'conflict' in a story.

Back

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

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is 'theme' in literature?

Back

Theme is the central idea or message conveyed by the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is 'rising action'?

Back

Rising action is the series of events that lead up to the climax of the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

Define 'climax' in a story.

Back

Climax is the most intense point 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'?

Back

Falling action includes events that occur after the climax, leading to the resolution.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What does 'resolution' mean in a story?

Back

Resolution is the conclusion of the story, where conflicts are resolved.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9