Understanding Story Elements

What is the plot of a story?

• The setting of the story

• The main events of the story

• The characters in the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which part of the plot introduces the setting and characters?

• Exposition

• Climax

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What happens during the rising action?

• The story ends

• The conflict is revealed, and suspense builds

• The main character goes to sleep

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The climax is...

• The beginning of the story

• The highest point of interest and the turning point

• The part where nothing important happens

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What part of the story is when the problem gets solved?

• Falling action

• Rising action

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

During the falling action...

• The story is just starting

• The story begins to end, and things are being resolved

• Nothing happens

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is a conflict in a story?

• A struggle or problem

• A happy moment

• The main character's friend

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which is an example of character vs. nature conflict?

• A character fights a storm

• A character fights with their friend

• A character feels sad

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In which point of view does the main character tell the story using words like "I" and "we"?

• 3rd person limited

• 1st person

• 3rd person omniscient

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which point of view lets the narrator know the thoughts of all the characters?

• 1st person

• 3rd person limited

• 3rd person omniscient

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6