Exploring the Five Key Elements of a Story

What are the five essential elements of a story?

• Protagonist, Antagonist, Climax, Falling Action, Denouement

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Theme, Tone

• Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

• Characters, Setting, Plot, Conflict, Resolution

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

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CCSS.RL.6.9

Which element of a story involves the main character facing challenges and obstacles?

• Conflict

• Setting

• Plot

• Characters

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In the story of Cinderella, which characters are considered secondary characters?

• Cinderella and the Prince

• Cinderella and the Stepmother

• The Stepmother and Stepsisters

• The Fairy Godmother and the Prince

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What are the three components of the setting element in a story?

• Plot, Conflict, Resolution

• Theme, Tone, Style

• Location, Time Period, Mood

• Characters, Time Period, Mood

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following best describes the mood in a horror story?

• Calm, Peaceful, Serene

• Dark, Gloomy, Frightening

• Magical, Glittering, Beautiful

• Happy, Joyful, Exciting

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the purpose of the plot in a story?

• To introduce the characters

• To describe the setting

• To explain what the story is about from beginning to end

• To resolve the conflict

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which type of conflict comes from within the main character?

• Internal Conflict

• Social Conflict

• External Conflict

• Natural Conflict

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In Cinderella, what is the source of the external conflict?

• Her own self-doubt

• Her stepmother and stepsisters

• A natural disaster

• The prince

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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What is the resolution in the story of Cinderella?

• Cinderella becomes a fairy godmother

• Cinderella defeats her stepmother

• Cinderella and the prince get married and live happily ever after

• Cinderella moves to a new kingdom

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the purpose of a resolution in a story?

• To introduce new characters

• To provide a solution to the main conflict

• To describe the setting

• To create a new conflict

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9