What is a protagonist?

This character is in conflict with the main character.

This character stays the same throughout the story.

A character that changes throughout the story

Characters you are NOT given a lot of information about

Characters that are described in depth with a lot of detail

the struggle between opposing forces

The conflict between a character and an outside force

This is a conflict that takes place within the mind of a character who is torn between opposing feelings or between different courses of action (person v. self)

The people, animals, or things that help to shape the plot

The central idea or lesson to be learned in a story

The beginning of the story where the setting and main character are introduced

The ending of a story where the outcome is revealed

The logical result of the climax- it starts to bring the story to a close

The sequence of events that make up a story

This part of the story includes the important events that are complications, twists, or intensification of the conflicts

If a main character in a text has an argument with his/her best friend, what type of conflict occurs?

A character getting lost in a blizzard would be an example of what type of conflict? Person vs. ____________________

What type of conflict is taking place if the protagonist is fighting his/her government because of unfair laws?

What type of conflict is taking place in this passage?

Sarah was accepted into her top choice of college, however, it is the most expensive one on her list. Sarah is wondering if she should sacrifice her family's money to attend the school of her dreams, or if should she be conservative and attend a less expensive school.

Read the following sentence: Friendship helps people get through hard times. The sentence is an example of a _____________.

What is the theme of this short story?

Susie was waiting for Tina to arrive in the crowded lunch room.  She looked through the crowd to see if she could spot Tina from afar.  Tina was standing in an area all by herself.  She had a perplexed look on her face, as there were no other seats available.  Thankfully, Susie had saved her a seat, and all was well.

What is the theme of this short story?

Once there was a young boy and an old man. The young boy laughed at the tired, slow old man. Then the young boy needed to interview a veteran for a school project. The old man was very helpful and the boy got an A+ on his paper. The boy felt bad about laughing earlier. 

From what point of view is this story written?

As I tiptoed through the dense forest, the rustle of leaves beneath my feet echoed eerily. Shadows danced around me as the moonlight filtered through the trees, casting a mysterious glow. Suddenly, a pair of glowing eyes peered out from the darkness, sending a chill down my spine. Heart pounding, I summoned all my courage and bravely faced the unknown creature, only to discover it was a friendly fox, leading me to a hidden path home.

From which point of view is this story told?

As Lily peered into the cave, her heart fluttered with anticipation, eager to uncover its secrets. Meanwhile, Sam's mind raced with excitement as he imagined the thrill of discovering the hidden treasure and the admiration of his friends for his leadership.

From which point of view is this story told?

In Willow Creek, Sarah felt nervous yet excited as she neared the old mansion, her hands shaking. With every step, she wondered what secrets the crumbling building held. But as she explored, she discovered a journal that revealed the mansion's forgotten history.

In the passage below, what can you infer about the setting of the story?
When the men reached Oregon, they stepped out of their wagons and embraced. The journey was long and dangerous, but they made it. Soon, their families would follow their trail in their own wagons, leaving their homes in the East to meet them in this brand new land: the West. 

At the beginning of the story, Mrs. Smith is very upset that she must teach kindergarten this year. She is worried that she won’t know how to treat the young students. At the end of the story, Mrs. Smith is sad that she won’t be teaching kindergarten next year, because this was the best school year she’s ever had. Mrs. Smith is a _______________ character.

Keith must find a way to earn $100 before the end of the month if he wants to go on an expensive field trip at school. His brother, who is jealous of him, tries to thwart his efforts to earn money. His brother is most likely the_____________.