Exploring Theme, Plot, and Character
Learning Objective
I can define key literary terms such as theme, plot, and character.
Key Concepts
The five major story elements are character, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.
Characters are the who of a story, while setting is the where and when, and plot relates to the events that happen.
Conflict can be external, like a hero battling a foe, or internal, where a character struggles with their own beliefs.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 3 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Which of the following story elements refers to the sequence of events in a story?
2. Explain how the setting can influence the characters and plot of a story. Provide an example.
3. Describe the difference between internal and external conflict, and provide an example of each.
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