Literature: Story Elements Flashcards

When a story is told by someone outside the story who knows everything about all the characters' thoughts, this is:

Answer: Omniscient third-person point of view

An omniscient narrator is all-knowing and can share the thoughts and feelings of any character.

A theme of 'honesty is the best policy' is BEST shown by which story?

Answer: A story about a boy who lies and ends up losing his friends' trust

A theme about honesty is illustrated by a story where dishonesty leads to negative consequences.

Which word describes a character who is fully developed with many different traits and feelings?

Answer: Round character

A round character is complex and realistic, showing a range of emotions and traits.

What is a STATIC character?

Answer: A character who does not change throughout the story

A static character remains the same from the beginning to the end of the story.

An author writes: 'Dark clouds gathered as Maria walked toward the old house.' This is an example of:

Answer: Foreshadowing

The dark clouds hint that something bad or scary may happen, which is foreshadowing.

Which element of a story is MOST important in helping the reader understand WHY a character behaves the way they do?

Answer: Motivation

A character's motivation — their reasons and goals — explains why they make the choices they do.

If a story's theme is 'true friendship requires sacrifice,' which event BEST supports that theme?

Answer: A character gives up their prize so a sick friend can have it

A character giving up their prize for a friend directly illustrates the theme of sacrifice in friendship.