What is the 'plot' of a story, and what are its sub-elements?

The plot is the sequence of events in a story, including introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

Why is conflict important in a story?

Conflict drives the action of the story by presenting a challenge or problem that the characters must overcome.

4th Grade•50 minutes•NYS next generation learning standards 4R3

I can recognize a variety of literary elements by explaining the story structure

The five story elements are character, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.

The setting of a story tells where and when the story takes place, while the plot relates the events that happen.

Conflict can be external, like a hero fighting a villain, or internal, when a character struggles with their own feelings.

This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What are the five main story elements discussed in the video?

2. Which story element answers the question 'who' in a story?

3. Explain how the setting can affect the characters in a story.

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