Exploring Story Elements in Literature

What is the theme of a story?

• The main idea or message the author wants to convey

• The list of characters in the story

• The setting of the story

• The title of the story

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which of the following best describes the difference between a theme and a topic?

• A theme is a single word, while a topic is a complete sentence

• A theme is the main message, while a topic is the subject of the story

• A theme is the setting, while a topic is the plot

• A theme is the list of characters, while a topic is the conflict

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Who is the main character in a story?

• The character who appears the least

• The character who faces the main conflict

• The character who tells the story

• The character who is the funniest

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

How do major and minor characters interact in a story?

• Major characters are always friends with minor characters

• Major characters influence the plot, while minor characters support the story

• Minor characters are more important than major characters

• Major characters never meet minor characters

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

• The theme

• The plot

• The setting

• The resolution

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

Which of the following best describes a conflict in a story?

• The time and place where the story happens

• The problem or struggle the characters face

• The lesson learned by the characters

• The ending of the story

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is the resolution of a story?

• The beginning of the story

• The climax of the story

• The solution to the conflict

• The introduction of characters

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How does the setting influence the plot of a story?

• The setting determines the characters' names

• The setting affects the events and actions in the story

• The setting is unrelated to the plot

• The setting only describes the weather

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What is the setting of a story?

• The list of characters

• The time and place where the story occurs

• The main conflict

• The theme of the story

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

• Friendship is important

• The story takes place in a forest

• The main character is a dog

• The conflict is resolved by talking

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9