Elements of Fiction

The main character of a story.

• The setting

• The protagonist

• The antagonist

• The theme

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the primary setting of a story?

• The time and place where the story occurs

• The main character's thoughts

• The conflict in the story

• The author's purpose

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which does NOT describe a summary?

• Events from the beginning, middle, and end of a story.

• Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then

• Retelling of a story in your own words

• Events from each of the parts of a plot.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the author's purpose in writing a story about courage.

• To entertain readers with a thrilling plot

• To inform readers about historical events

• To inspire readers to be brave in their own lives

• To describe a beautiful setting

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Conflict is...

• The main character's goal

• The struggle between opposing forces

• The resolution of the story

• The author's writing style

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DOK Level 1: Recall

The resolution in a story is when...

• The conflict is resolved, and the story is left with its end result.

• The setting is described in detail.

• The author introduces a new character.

• The protagonist faces a new challenge.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the climax of a story.

• The introduction of the main characters including name and description

• The turning point where the main conflict reaches its peak; the story could go in multiple directions

• The description of the setting includes mood

• The conclusion of the story or the end result

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the theme of a story in one sentence.

• The story shows that honesty is the best policy.

• The story describes a beautiful landscape.

• The story uses complex vocabulary.

• The story has a surprising ending.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Basic parts of a story: setting, characters, plot, conflict, point of view, theme, mood, tone

• plot elements

• elements of fiction

• literary devices

• short answer response

___________ characterization is a method of describing a character in a straightforward manner; explicitly stated.

• Direct
• Indirect

• Multiple

• Covert