Questions and Answers
What is a topic?
The general subject that the passage is about; consists of only one or two words.
What are supporting details?
Supports the main idea with evidence and examples.
What is a topic sentence?
A sentence in a passage that states the main idea.
What is the main idea?
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What is a theme?
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How can you determine the theme of a story?
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Can you provide an example of a theme of a story?
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What is the difference between the main idea and the theme of a story?
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In a fable, the theme is what?
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What is the climax in a story?
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What is conflict in a story?
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What does exposition provide in a story?
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What is plot?
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What is internal conflict?
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What question about a story will the setting answer?
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What can setting give clues about in a story?
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Can you provide an example of a setting of a story?
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What is rising action in a story?
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What is falling action in a story?
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What is resolution in a story?
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Name the 4 types of conflict.
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What is man vs man conflict?
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What is man vs nature conflict?
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What is man vs self conflict?
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What is man vs society conflict?
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What are the 5 parts of plot?
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What is a fable?
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Can you provide an example of a theme?
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Study Notes
Key Concepts in Literature
- Topic refers to the general subject of a passage, typically consisting of one or two words.
- Supporting Details provide evidence and examples that reinforce the main idea of a text.
- Topic Sentence is a specific sentence that clearly states the main idea of a passage.
Main Idea and Theme
- Main Idea is a reader-determined statement summarizing what a passage is mostly about.
- Theme conveys a universal message or lesson and is typically expressed in a complete sentence.
- To identify the theme, analyze the words and actions of characters within the story.
- An example of a theme is "Money can't buy happiness," highlighting material wealth's limitations on personal fulfillment.
- The distinction between the main idea and theme lies in that the main idea discusses what the story focuses on, while the theme represents the broader takeaway or message.
Story Elements: Plot and Conflict
- In a fable, the theme serves as the moral lesson imparted.
- The Climax is the peak of tension in a plot, marking a critical moment or turning point.
- Conflict represents the central problem or struggle that drives the story's intrigue.
- Exposition introduces characters and setting, essential for understanding the narrative's backdrop.
- Plot encapsulates the sequence of events that develop throughout the story.
Types of Conflict
- Internal Conflict involves a character struggling with a personal dilemma or decision.
- Various conflicts include:
- Man vs. Man: external conflict between two characters with opposing interests.
- Man vs. Nature: external conflict involving natural forces such as storms or wild animals.
- Man vs. Self: internal conflict focused on personal struggles within a character.
- Man vs. Society: external conflict where a character confronts societal norms and expectations.
Story Structure
- The story unfolds in five parts: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.
- Rising Action builds suspense leading to the climax, while Falling Action occurs post-climax as the conflict resolves.
- Resolution ties up the narrative, concluding the story's threads.
Setting
- Setting refers to the time and place in which the story unfolds, answering the question: "Where and when does the story take place?"
- It can provide insights into the plot, mood, and conflict.
- An illustrative example of a setting could be "A high school in 1956," placing the narrative in a specific historical context.
Additional Themes and Morals
- Common themes include concepts such as resilience, love, and hope; for instance, "Hope, sometimes it is all that you have," exemplifies the importance of optimism and perseverance.
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This quiz provides flashcards designed to help you understand key concepts such as main idea, supporting details, and topic sentences. Through these definitions, you'll enhance your reading comprehension skills and ability to identify critical elements in literary texts.