Characters, Plot and Theme

What are the basic elements of a story?

• Character, setting, plot, and theme

• Beginning, middle, and end

• Introduction, body, and conclusion

• Title, author, and publisher

What is the first part of a plot called?

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Climax

• Rising action

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What happens during the climax of a story?

• The story begins

• The problem is introduced

• The most exciting part happens

• The story ends

What is the theme of a story?

• The main characters

• The sequence of events

• The setting of the story

• The message or lesson

What do the trucks learn in 'The Digger and the Duckling'?

• How to build a house

• To live as a family

• To find a lost duckling

• To drive fast