6th Grade Latin/Greek Roots -Part 1, 5 Elements of a Story, Elements of Plot- Quizlet Live 3/13 – Flashcards
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aqua
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water derivative: aquarium
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auto
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self derivative: automobile
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bene
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good derivative: benefit
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bi
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two derivative: bicycle
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bio
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life derivative: biography
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cent
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one-hundred derivative: century
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circ
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round (shape) derivative: circle
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commun, common
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shared derivative: community
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equi, qua, eque
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equal, horse derivative: equivalent, equestrian
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flex, flect
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bend derivative: flexible
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commun, common
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shared derivative: community
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equi, qua, eque
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equal, horse derivative: equivalent, equestrian
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Character
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A character is a person, or sometimes even an animal, who takes part in the action of a short story. Short stories use few characters. One character is clearly central to the story with all major events having some importance to this character
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Setting
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The setting of a short story is the time and place in which it happens. Authors often use descriptions of landscape, scenery, buildings, seasons or weather to provide a strong sense of setting.
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Plot
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A plot is a series of events and character actions that relate to the central conflict. The plot has a beginning, middle, and end. The short story usually has one plot so it can be read in one sitting.
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Conflict
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The conflict is a struggle between two people or things in a short story. The main character is usually on one side of the central conflict. On the other side, the main character may struggle against another important character, against the forces of nature, against society, or even against something inside himself or herself (feelings, emotions, illness).
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Theme
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The theme is the central idea or belief in a short story. It is the author's underlying meaning or main idea that he is trying to convey. The theme may be the author's thoughts about a topic or view of human nature.
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Exposition
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the background information given at the beginning of the story about the main characters and setting
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Rising Action
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the series of related events that begin after the exposition and lead up to the climax
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Plot
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the main events of a story, written in sequence, and including a beginning, middle and end
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Complications & Conflict
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the main problem & difficult circumstances that arise as the main character tries to solve his/her problem
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Climax
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the most exciting, intense, or important event in a story
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Falling Action
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the series of events that occur after the climax and lead up to the conflict being resolved
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Resolution
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the point in a story where the conflict or complications are solved
