Story Elements
Vocabulary
Genre
Inferencing
Random
100
When and where a story takes place is called the ______
What is the setting
100
When and where a story takes place is called the ______
What is the setting
100
A story that isn't real or true, may have animals who talk as characters is ____________
What is fiction
100
If a student got 100% on his work, what could you infer? a. He listened and studied. b. He didn't come to school that day. c. He didn't listen in class. d. He is just smart
What is a. He listened and studied.
100
Marissa was walking home after school. She heard a loud ferocious bark. When she turned around a very large dog was running towards her. She screamed in great fear and began to run towards her house. She then heard her mom yelling, "do not run" he will chase and bite you"! Based on the information above the word ferocious means __________ A. happy B. playful C. violent D. fearful
What is C. violent
200
A person or animal in a fiction story is called a _______
What is a character
200
What the story is mainly about is called the ________
What is main idea
200
Writing that is true, factual and informative is _________
What is Non-fiction
200
Joe was very tired when he got home from school. He decided to take a nap. When he woke up the sun was shining. He could hear roosters crowing and smelled bacon cooking in the kitchen. He walked slowly into the kitchen and asked his mother, "What time is it?" What time did he wake up? a. Noon b. Midnight c. 7:00 in the morning d. 7:00 in the evening
What is C. 7:00 in the morning
200
It was Susie's birthday. She had asked for a pony but knew that her parents couldn't afford to buy her one. She was hoping that she would get at least a pair of boots. When she came home that evening it was dark and quiet at her house. Susie opened the door. Suddenly, her brother ran in the house from the back door and said, "Susie, come outside Mom needs you!" Susie followed her brother outside. She looked out back and was in shock, she froze in her steps with her mouth open. It appeared that she was speechless and couldn't move a muscle. Why did the author include sensory language in this short story? A. To show that Susie feels too sad to talk or move B. To suggest that it is cold outside C. To show that Susie was too surprised to respond D. To show that her brother was lying to her.
What is C. to show that Susie was too surprised to respond.
300
Another word for conflict in a story is called a ________
What is a problem
300
The author writes a story to convince you to like chocolate. The authors purpose is called ____________
What is persuade.
300
A retold story that is likely previously heard by many is ___________
What is Folklore
300
What can you infer from this statement? Skunks are nocturnal, meaning they are active at night while you are sleeping. a. Skunks are busy during the day. b. Skunks sleep during the day. c. Skunks are busy both day and night. d. Skunks sleep all the time.
What is B. Skunks sleep during the day
300
The words Two, Too, and To are examples of ___________
What is homophones
400
A word that describes the events that tell what the story is about is
What is plot
400
A story told from my point of view would be called a story written in _____
What is first person
400
Stories that could really happen but didn't are called
What is realistic fiction
400
Lucy was furious about her spelling grade. She kicked her desk and ran out of the classroom. Why does the author use the word furious instead of mad in the example above? a. Furious is a fancier word than mad. b. Lucy was really upset. c. Lucy wasn't that mad after all. d. Lucy was going home.
What is B. She was really upset
400
A synonym for the word clever is _____ A. strange B. nervous C. calm D. smart
What is D. Smart
500
Stacy knew she was late. Her alarm clock didn't go off. She rushed around trying to get ready as fast as she could. She ran down stairs and ate a quick breakfast before running out the door. What is the setting of the story?
What is Stacy's house.
500
To write or tell a short (3 - 5) sentences about a story is to give a ________________ of the story.
What is a summary
500
Stories with magic, super powers, monsters or other things that do not exist in real life are _____________
What is fantasy
500
Sam and his brother Tim each have their own rooms. Sam likes to make his bed every morning, but Tim never makes his bed. Sam folds all his clothes before putting them away, but Tim leaves all of his clothes on the floor. After reading the sentences above, I can conclude that Tim is very messy. Which clues from the story most likely helped me draw that conclusion? Check ALL that apply. a. Sam is organized but Tim isn't b. Tim is lazy. c. Sam lives in a different house. d. Tim makes his bed on weekends
What is A Sam is organized B Tim is lazy
500
Kim is the best artist in the class. The statement above is an example of a fact or opinion statement?
What is opinion
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