How a story is built
Word notes
- character — A person or being in a story. Example: Nia is the character who wants the book.. Not: The author of a textbook.. Parts: no affix.
- setting — Where and when a story happens. Example: The setting is the library on Friday.. Not: The lesson the character learns.. Parts: no affix.
- event — Something that happens. Example: Taking the book is an event.. Not: The title.. Parts: e- + vent.
- conflict — The problem a character faces. Example: The conflict is that the book has a posted limit.. Not: A happy ending.. Parts: con- + flict.
- resolution — How the problem is settled. Example: The resolution is that Nia returns the book.. Not: The first sentence.. Parts: re- + solution.
- narrator — The voice that tells the story. Example: The narrator tells us what Nia wanted.. Not: Every character.. Parts: narrate + -or.
- dialogue — Words characters say to each other. Example: The dialogue shows the librarian’s rule.. Not: A silent action.. Parts: dia- (across) + logue (speech).
- theme — A larger idea the story suggests. Example: One theme is that rules can protect a shared thing.. Not: The name of the library.. Parts: no affix.
context
Nia is the _____ who wants the book.