Story Elements (8th Grade)

The main idea or lesson learned in a story.

The part of the story when the characters and setting are introduced.

When the author refers back to something that took place in the past.

When the author gives hints or clues about what will happen next.

Which conflict is internal?

Personal qualities, attitudes and beliefs that make a character unique.

Character that remains the same, does not change.

Character vs Society, Character vs Nature and Character vs Character are...

The character or force that opposes the protagonist and causes the conflict.

Where and when a story takes place

The most exciting part of the story! You don’t want to put the book down.

Character that changes internally (within) during the course of a story.

Which plot element is #3?

Characters that help move the plot forward, but are not the main characters.

Character that you only know a few characteristics about.

The main character of a story. (The one you're rooting for.)

The very end of the story. All of the loose ends are tied off.

Character that’s described in great detail.