Exploring Theme, Plot, and Character
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Objective
I can define key literary terms such as theme, plot, and character.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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The five major story elements are character, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.
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Characters are the who of a story, while setting is the where and when, and plot relates to the events that happen.
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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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Practice
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Which of the following story elements refers to the sequence of events in a story?
Explain how the setting can influence the characters and plot of a story. Provide an example.
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“Define the following literary terms in your own words: character, plot, and theme.”
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