Which questions about the story will the setting answer?

Where and when does the story take place?

What is the author's attitude toward the characters?

Who are the people the story is about? Why and why did the author write the story?

In the passage below, what can you infer about Randolph using clues from the setting? One summer day, Randolph the Bright slept alone in his room in the castle at Reddington. The light of the morning seeped slowly through his curtains. Randolph blinked against the day, smiling as his dream came to a peaceful conclusion.

The setting doesn't give me any clues about Randolph.

If that passage below were set at Lena's birthday party, what could you infer? Lena laughed loudly. "I can't believe you did that!" she said, smiling.

Lena might have received an unexpected present.

Lena might be a very selfish character.

Lena might be mad at her best friend.

Lena might be talking to her uncle.

In the passage below, what can you infer about the setting of the story? When the men reached Oregon, they stepped out of their wagons and embraced. The journey was long and dangerous, but they made it. Soon, their families would follow their trail in their own wagons, leaving their homes in the East to meet them in this brand new land: the West.

The story might take place in the past.

The story might take place on a different planet.

The story might take place in a desert.

We can't make any inferences about the setting from this passage.

What does the following passage reveal about Devontae? Devontae pulled the seat belt down across his body and clicked it into place. He took a deep breath. "Let's do this," he said, as he pressed his foot into the gas pedal and sped off down the track.

He is determined to win his race.

The best definition of theme is...

The lesson or message the author is sending.

A word that summarizes the story.

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

Think about what the character has learned

Just read the beginning of the story

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA.

Theme is a universal lesson, and main idea is what a story is about.

Theme is what a story is about, and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

Life is short; make the most of it.

Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.

Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.

How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.

A struggle between two opposing forces.

What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?

An issue that a character faces within him/her self.

A hero in a story that saves many lives.

A problem that a character has with other characters.

A struggle between a character and a family member.

What is the definition of an "external" conflict?

An issue between a character and an outside force.

A problem within the exposition of a story.

A struggle that a character has within him/her self.

A problem caused by the protagonist.

Which statement is true about fiction?

It can contain imaginary people and animals.

It can contain only facts and ideas.

It can contain only real people and animals.

It can take place only in the present time.

Which of the following is an example of nonfiction?

a story about a dog that talks.

Which of the following is an example of fiction?

a report that compares types of spiders

an article on how spiders spin webs

What is the definition of plot?

The sequence of events in the story

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What is the BEST definition of protagonist?

the most powerful figure in a story

the most interesting figure in a story

the most honorable figure in a story

the most central figure in a story

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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Literary Elements Review

What is the BEST definition of protagonist?

The protagonist of a story is the

The relationship between a protagonist and an antagonist is BEST described as one of

Which of the following is a possible synonym for antagonist?

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

This character is central to the story. The plot revolves around him or her.

This figure usually creates a conflict for the main character.

TRUE OR FALSE?
In the book (and movie) "Holes", Stanley Yelnats is central to the story. The plot revolves mainly around him. He is an example of an antagonist.

TRUE OR FALSE?
In the Harry Potter series, Lord Voldemort creates multiple conflicts for the main character. Therefore, he is an antagonist.

TRUE OR FALSE?
Throughout The Hunger Games series, the story centers on Katniss Everdeen and her quest to save her country by starting a revolution. This makes her an antagonist to the story.

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What is the BEST definition of protagonist?

The protagonist of a story is the

The relationship between a protagonist and an antagonist is BEST described as one of

Which of the following is a possible synonym for antagonist?

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

This character is central to the story. The plot revolves around him or her.

This figure usually creates a conflict for the main character.

TRUE OR FALSE? In the book (and movie) "Holes", Stanley Yelnats is central to the story. The plot revolves mainly around him. He is an example of an antagonist.

TRUE OR FALSE? In the Harry Potter series, Lord Voldemort creates multiple conflicts for the main character. Therefore, he is an antagonist.

TRUE OR FALSE? Throughout The Hunger Games series, the story centers on Katniss Everdeen and her quest to save her country by starting a revolution. This makes her an antagonist to the story.

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TRUE OR FALSE?
In the book (and movie) "Holes", Stanley Yelnats is central to the story. The plot revolves mainly around him. He is an example of an antagonist.

TRUE OR FALSE?
In the Harry Potter series, Lord Voldemort creates multiple conflicts for the main character. Therefore, he is an antagonist.

TRUE OR FALSE?
Throughout The Hunger Games series, the story centers on Katniss Everdeen and her quest to save her country by starting a revolution. This makes her an antagonist to the story.