The reason an author writes about a particular topic.

An ancient tale of gods, supernatural beings and heroes that may explain something in nature.

A group of letters at the end of a word that changes the word’s meaning.

The lesson of the folktale

“stand alone” words that carry meaning all by themselves.

A tale passed down from one generation to another with no known author.

A group of letters at the beginning of a word that changes the words meaning.

The problem in a story.

Where and when the story takes place.

The turning point in the story where the problem reaches its peak.

The problem, events, and the resolution.

A person in a story, novel, or play.

A character that stands in opposition to the main character

The solution to the problem in the story.