The Crystal of Light (story elements review)

The Crystal of Light

In this Quizizz, we're going to review important elements of stories like plot, types of characters, theme, and setting.

First, read the story "The Crystal of Light" carefully on the next 3 slides. All of the questions will tie back to this story.

Once upon a time in the quiet town of Willowville, there lived a curious sixth-grader named Emma. She loved exploring the magical forest at the edge of town, where tall trees whispered secrets and colorful birds sang cheerful tunes.

One sunny afternoon, Emma discovered a mysterious old book hidden beneath a pile of leaves. It was a dusty, leather-bound book with a golden lock that seemed to call out to her. Unable to resist, Emma opened the book and found herself transported to a world filled with talking animals and enchanted landscapes.

As Emma journeyed through this magical realm, she met a wise old owl named Oliver who told her about a looming darkness threatening to take over the once incredible land.

Determined to help, Emma set out on a quest to find the mythical Crystal of Light, the only thing that could save the magical world. Her journey was filled with challenges as she had to swim across a raging river and fight a dragon. But Emma kept going with courage and determination. Along the way, she made friends with a mischievous squirrel named Squeaky and a graceful deer named Daisy, who joined her in the quest. Together, they faced even more obstacles: a troll who made them answer 100 difficult riddles, a witch who cast a curse on them, and at last, the serpent guarding the crystal.

Emma faced the dark and menacing Shadow Serpent guarding the Crystal of Light. With the help of her newfound friends and the lessons she had learned on her journey, Emma bravely confronted the serpent. Directing her magic with her finger, Emma banished the darkness, overcoming all the evil.

Emma returned to Willowville with the Crystal of Light, restoring balance to the magical world. The animals rejoiced, and the once dull and lifeless land bloomed with vibrant colors.

In the end, Emma returned to her ordinary life. Here, she carried the lessons of courage, friendship, and perseverance with her. The theme of the story is that even ordinary individuals can make a difference by facing challenges with bravery and kindness and that true magic exists in the strength of friendship and the goodness of the heart.

Multiple Select

What are the settings of this story? Check ALL that apply.

• Fulmer Middle School

• Maple Town

• the town of Willowville

• a magical cave

• the magical world

Multiple Choice

Who is the protagonist of the story?

• the wise old owl Oliver

• the sixth-grader Emma

• the mischievous squirrel named Squeaky

• the graceful deer named Daisy

• the Shadow Serpent

Multiple Choice

Who is the antagonist of the story?

• the wise old owl Oliver

• the sixth-grader Emma

• the mischievous squirrel named Squeaky

• the graceful deer named Daisy

• the Shadow Serpent

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is when Emma comes face-to-face with the Shadow Serpent and overcomes the darkness.

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climax

exposition

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resolution

falling aciton

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The ​​

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​ of the story is when readers are introduced to Emma, the settings, and the problem with the darkness.

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rising action

falling action

resolution

exposition

climax

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The ​

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of the story is when Emma resumes her regular life and shares the theme. Everything is happy and normal again!

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resolution

exposition

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climax

falling action

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The ​

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of the story is when the problems are getting worse. Emma faces a raging river, a dragon, a troll, and a witch.

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rising action

exposition

falling action

climax

resolution

Multiple Choice

What is the theme of the story?

• Even ordinary individuals can make a difference by facing challenges with bravery and kindness.

• You should be friends with talking animals.

• kindness

• Magic is real. There is a whole other world where animals talk and spells work. People should believe in it.