Film Study - Story Elements

Question 1

What are the four main story elements?

Answer 1

Character
Setting
Plot
Theme

Question 2

Characters
What is a protagonist?

Answer 2

This is the main character in the story, who is usually the hero or heroine that we root for and follow throughout the story

Question 3

Characters
What is an antogonist?

Answer 3

This is the character who goes against the protagonist, creating conflict and obstacles for them to overcome. Often, the antagonist is the villain or the “bad guy” of the story.

Question 4

Characters
What are supporting characters?

Answer 4

These are the characters that help move the story along, but they are not the main focus of the story. They can provide information, support, or even comic relief. They can be friends, family, colleagues, or even strangers

Question 5

What is a plot of a story?

Answer 5

The plot is the main storyline of a story or book.

Question 6

What is a theme of a story?

Answer 6

The theme of a story is the underlying message or meaning of the story.