Story Elements Definitions

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English
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6th Grade
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Mrs. Schwartzenberger
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This story element is the majority of the story, with the final portion having a quicker pace and rising tension.
exposition
falling action
rising action
climax
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.8.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The main character is also called the _______.
resolution
antagonist
inciting incident
protagonist
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The beginning of the story where we meet the main character and get some background information.
rising action
exposition
inciting incident
protagonist
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who or what is trying to keep the main chararter from their goal?
protagonist
climax
exposition
antagonist
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.5.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which story element is a BIG turning point in the story and the most intense moment for the main character?
climax
resolution
exposition
rising action
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.2.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This story element moves the story along and often includes a series of smaller problems and solutions as the main problem continues to build
exposition
resolution
rising action
falling action
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which story element is the moment that sets the story in motion, where we first see the problem/conflict?
protagonist
resolution
climax
inciting incident
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.2.10
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