What is the definition of 'Plot Patterns'?

Common structures stories follow (e.g., quest, tragedy, comedy).

The main conflict faced by the protagonist.

The use of figurative language in a narrative.

What is the definition of 'Theme'?

The central message or lesson of the story.

The main character in the story.

The time and place where the story occurs.

The sequence of events in the story.

What is the definition of 'Central Conflict'?

The main problem the characters face.

What is the definition of 'Hero'?

The main character who shows courage and good qualities.

A person who always causes trouble.

Someone who avoids responsibility.

A character who is always a villain.

What is the definition of 'Anti-Hero/Dark Hero'?

A main character who lacks traditional heroic traits (may be flawed or morally gray).

A villain who always opposes the hero for evil reasons.

A side character who helps the hero without any flaws.

A hero who is always perfect and never makes mistakes.

What is the definition of 'Setting'?

Where and when a story takes place.

The problem faced by the characters.

The lesson learned from the story.

What is the definition of 'Dialogue/Direct Quotation'?

Characters’ spoken words shown in quotation marks.

A summary of the main idea in a passage.

A description of the setting in a story.

The thoughts of the narrator expressed without quotation marks.

What is the definition of 'Figurative Language'?

Words used creatively, not literally.

Words that describe only scientific facts.

Words that are always literal and direct.

Words used only in legal documents.

A word part added to the beginning.

What is a subject in a sentence?

Who or what the sentence is about.

The action performed in the sentence.

The place where the sentence happens.

The time when the sentence occurs.

What does predicate mean in a sentence?

Names the subject of the sentence.

Describes the setting of the story.

What is a fragment in sentence structure?

A complete sentence with two clauses.

A sentence with perfect grammar.

A paragraph with multiple sentences.

What is a dependent clause?

Is the same as an independent clause.

What is an independent clause?

Cannot be a sentence by itself.

What is a simple sentence?

A sentence with multiple subjects and verbs.

What is a compound sentence?

Two independent clauses joined.

A sentence with only one clause.

A sentence with a dependent and independent clause.

A sentence with only dependent clauses.

What is a complex sentence?

Independent clause + dependent clause.

Two independent clauses joined by a comma.

A sentence with only one clause.

A sentence made up of unrelated words.

Unit One Vocabulary: Story Elements

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the sequence of events in a story (what happens) called?

Plot

Setting

Theme

Characterization

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the beginning of a story that introduces characters, setting, and background called?

Exposition

Climax

Resolution

Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the event that starts the main problem or conflict in a story called?

Initiating Event

Climax

Resolution

Falling Action

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the events that build suspense and develop the conflict in a story called?

Rising Action

Falling Action

Resolution

Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the turning point; the most exciting or important moment in a story called?

Climax

Introduction

Resolution

Conflict

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the events that happen after the climax leading to the end of a story called?

Falling Action

Exposition

Rising Action

Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the conclusion of a story; how the conflict is solved called?

Resolution

Exposition

Climax

Rising Action

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.6.6

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Unit One Vocabulary: Story Elements

What is the sequence of events in a story (what happens) called?

What is the beginning of a story that introduces characters, setting, and background called?

What is the event that starts the main problem or conflict in a story called?

What are the events that build suspense and develop the conflict in a story called?

What is the turning point; the most exciting or important moment in a story called?

What are the events that happen after the climax leading to the end of a story called?

What is the conclusion of a story; how the conflict is solved called?

What are smaller storylines within the main story called?

What is the definition of 'Plot Patterns'?

What is the definition of 'Theme'?

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