Story Elements
Which element of a story tells where and when the events happen?
a) plot
b) setting
c) character
d) conflict
Setting
Which sentence shows a simile?
a) The sky is a blanket of colors.
b) The trees whispered softly.
c) The kite flew like a bird.
d) Laughter filled the room.
The kite flew like a bird.
Which statement shows literal meaning?
a) She has a heart of gold
b) The classroom was a zoo
c) The cat slept on the couch
d) My brother is a couch potato
The cat slept on the couch
Which is a non-verbal cue?
a) Talking loudly
b) Using many words
c) Smiling at a friend
d) Writing a note
Smiling at a friend
F, O, or FBO : “Vanilla is the best ice cream flavor"
Opinion
The events that happen in order from beginning to end make up the story’s ______.
a) Resolution
b) Plot
c) climax
d) theme
Plot
“Her voice is music to my ears.” What figure of speech is used?
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Hyperbole
d) Onomatopoeia
Metaphor
Which sentence expresses implied meaning?
a) The sun rises in the east.
b) She cried the whole night.
c) He let the cat out of the bag.
d) Birds can fly
He let the cat out of the bag.
What does crossing your arms usually imply?
a) Happily agreeing
b) Feeling closed-off or defensive
c) Feeling sleepy
d) Feeling excited
Feeling closed-off or defensive
F, O, or FBO “Many people believe that summer is the most enjoyable season.”
FBO
What connects ideas or sentences smoothly so that the story flows clearly?
a) transitions
b) titles
c) endings
d) paragraphs
Transition
Which line shows personification?
a) The mountain stood proudly at sunrise.
b) The boy ran fast.
c) The shell was smooth.
d) The lantern was bright.
The mountain stood proudly at sunrise.
Which word is a synonym for “friendly”?
a)Hostile
b) kind
c) mean
d) rude
Kind
The city planned several festivities for the upcoming national holiday, including parades, concerts, and fireworks. What does “festivities” most likely mean?
a) Meetings
b) Celebrations
c) Challenges
d) Announcements
Celebrations
F, O, or FBO “The Earth revolves around the Sun”
Fact
“Before the bell rang, Carla remembered her first day in grade 5”. This sentence shows a ____
a) flashback
b) prediction
c) cause
d) dialogue
Flashback
Which sentence used hyperbole?
a) I waited for a hundred years.
b) The leaves fell gently.
c) The air felt cold.
d) The stars were visible.
I waited for a hundred years.
Which word is an antonym for “cozy”?
a) comfortable
b) warm
c) snug
d) uncomfortable
uncomfortable
What is the primary purpose of a news report?
a) To entertain readers with fictional stories
b) To provide factual information about recent events
c) To persuade readers to take a specific action
d) To describe historical events in detail
To provide factual information about recent events
List 3 markers for generalizations
Generally, in most cases, typically, often, usually, on the whole, for the most part
The part of the story where the problem begins to unfold is called the ____
a) Beginning
b) conflict
c) resolution
d) ending
conflict
“Buzz,” “clang”, and “whoosh” are examples of
a) hyperbole
b) simile
c) literal description
d) onomatopoeia
onomatopoeia
True or False: A thesaurus helps you find synonyms and antonyms
True
What are the key differences between a news story and a news feature?
A news story focuses on delivering timely, factual information about current events, while a news feature provides in-depth storytelling that explores the significance and context of those events.
Give me a generalization about nips. Make sure to include a marker.
In most cases, nips are circular.