Story Elements Quiz

Falling Action

Action that follows the climax and ultimately leads to the resolution

Conflict pt 2

Conflict is a problem that must be solved; an issue between the protagonist and antagonist forces. It forms the basis of the plot. Conflicts can be external or internal External conflict- outside force may be person, group, animal, nature, or a nonhuman obstacle Internal conflict- takes place in a character's mind

Conflict

Conflict is the dramatic struggle between two forces in a story. Without conflict, there is no plot.

Parts of a Plot

Exposition - introduction; characters, setting and conflict (problem) are introduced Rising Action- events that occur as result of central conflict Climax- highest point of interest or suspense of a story Falling Action - tension eases; events show the results of how the main character begins to resolve the conflict Resolution- loose ends are tied up; the conflict is solved

Mood

Mood is the feeling that the author tries to convey throughout the story. The atmosphere or emotional condition created by the piece, within the setting. Does the author want the reader to be frightened or sad, or does the story make the reader laugh and think happy thoughts? To figure out mood, examine how you feel while reading the story. Often mood is conveyed by the story's setting.

Plot

Plot is the organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story. Plot is the literary element that describes the structure of a story. It shows arrangement of events and actions within a story.

Characters

Protagonist and antagonist are used to describe characters. The protagonist is the main character of the story, the one with whom the reader identifies. This person is not necessary "good". The antagonist is the force in opposition of the protagonist; this person may not be "bad" or "evil", but he/she opposes the protagonist in a significant way

Story Elements

Setting Characters Plot Conflict Resolution Point of View Theme

Setting

Setting is the "where and when" of a story. It is the time and place during which the story takes place.

Resolution

The conclusion; all loose ends are tied up. Either the character defeats the problem, learns to live with the problem, or the problem defeats the character.

Characters

The person, animals, and things participating in a story

Theme

The theme is the central, general message, the main idea, the controlling topic about life or people the author wants to get across through a literary work

Climax

This is the turning point of the story. Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict. The main character will change in some way. This is the most intense moment.

Rising Action

This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s). A building of interest or suspense occurs and leads to the climax. Complications arise

Exposition

This usually occurs at the beginning of a short story. Here the characters are introduced. We also learn about the setting of the story. Most importantly, we are introduced to the main conflict (main problem).

The Functions of a Setting

To create a mood or atmosphere To show a reader a different way of life To make action seem more real To be the source of conflict or struggle To symbolize an idea