Story Element Unit Practice

The difference between a Protagonist and an Antagonist in a story is:

• The Protagonist is the main character, while the Antagonist opposes them.

• The Protagonist is always evil, and the Antagonist is always good.

• The Protagonist is a side character, and the Antagonist is the main character.

• The Protagonist and Antagonist are always friends.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is a Static/Flat character?

• A static or flat character is one who does not undergo significant change or growth in the course of the story.

• A static or flat character is one who is always the main protagonist.

• A static or flat character is one who changes drastically throughout the story.

• A static or flat character is one who is always the antagonist.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is a Dynamic/Round character?

• A dynamic or round character is one who undergoes significant change or development throughout the story.

• A dynamic or round character is always the main antagonist in the story.

• A dynamic or round character never changes and remains static throughout the story.

• A dynamic or round character is only present in non-fiction works.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the acronym STEAL stand for in characterization?

• Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks

• Stories, Traits, Events, Actions, Language

• Setting, Theme, Emotion, Action, Logic

• Style, Tone, Expression, Appearance, Language

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is NOT part of the STEAL method for analyzing characterization?

• A) Speech

• B) Thoughts

• C) Environment

• D) Actions

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is characterization in a story?

• Characterization is the process by which the author reveals the personality of the characters in a fictional story.

• Characterization is the setting where the story takes place.

• Characterization is the sequence of events in a story.

• Characterization is the main conflict faced by the protagonist.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What is setting in a story?

• Setting is the time and place of the action in a fictional story.

• Setting is the main character in a story.

• Setting is the conflict between characters.

• Setting is the theme of the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of setting?

• The physical world

• The time of the action

• The characters’ social environment

• The main character’s motivation

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Label the following parts of a plot diagram:

• Exposition, Rising action, Climax, Falling action, Resolution

• Introduction, Conflict, Turning point, Solution, Ending

• Setting, Problem, Peak, Decline, Conclusion

• Beginning, Middle, Crisis, Aftermath, Finish

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Conflict in a fictional story can be either internal or external. Which of the following is an example of internal conflict?

• person vs person

• person vs nature/environment

• person vs self

• person vs society

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3