Name the five story elements discussed in the video.

Character, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.

Explain how the setting can influence a story's plot, using an example from the video or one of your own.

The setting provides a stage for characters and can alter the direction of the story. In 'Up,' the shift from the city to South America changes the plot.

What is the role of conflict in a story, and what are the two types of conflict mentioned in the video?

Conflict drives the action of the story by creating challenges. The two types are external and internal conflict.

How does the video define 'theme' as a story element?

Theme is the underlying insight, moral, or message that the writer is expressing through the story.

In 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' what theme is evident according to the video?

Poor parenting leads to poorly behaved children.

Exploring Story Elements

Name: Exploring Story Elements
Author: Insta~Lesson

12th Grade · ELA · 45 min· Arkansas State Standard

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I can analyze how specific story elements interact to shape a complex narrative.

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The five major story elements are character, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.
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Conflict can be external, like a hero battling a foe, or internal, where a character struggles with their own beliefs.
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The theme of a story is the underlying message, insight, or moral the writer conveys.

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