STORY ELEMENTS
What do we call the place and time where a story happens?
The setting
The house walls are now blue. They were previously painted green.
What does previously mean?
before
What is a synonym of happy?
A) sad B) joyful c) angry
B) joyful
When you use clues from the text to make a guess, you are making an...
inference
What does it mean when an author's purpose to inform?
To educate the reader, teach the reader, or give facts
What do we call the person telling the story?
The narrator
Robin is going to accomplish big things in her life.
What does accomplish mean?
to do something successfully
What is antonym of the word angry?
A) furious B) calm C) funny
Meena came to school dripping wet. She forgot her umbrella at home.
What inference can you make about the weather outside?
It was raining.
Squidward played the clarinet at home. He practiced every day, hoping to become a famous musician.
What point of view is this? First, second or third?
Third point of view
What do we call the lesson or message of a story?
The moral or the theme
The kitten was on the side of the road. It was abandoned by its mother.
What does abandoned mean?
to be left alone
What is a synonym for the word sad?
A) gloomy B) weird C) warm
A) gloomy
Squidward punched Patrick. Patrick started crying.
What can you infer about Squidward?
Squidward was mad at Patrick, Squidward is mean, Squidward doesn't like Patrick.
Why does the author write to entertain?
To make the reader enjoy the text
When an author uses something like a color, animal, or object to show an idea or feeling, what is that called?
Symbolism
“Foxes are solitary animals. We are used to being alone, don’t have real friends,” said Nick.
What does it mean to be solitary?
to be by yourself
What is an antonym of ordinary?
A) boring B) angry C) special
C) special
Ayan and his team practiced together every day after school. They went to the court behind the school and passed the ball to each other. Whenever someone scored a basket, everyone would cheer.
What sport did Ayan play?
Basketball
When an author is telling you to buy something, the author's purpose is...
To persuade
When an author gives hints about what will happen later, what is that called?
Foreshadowing
Fresh water was scarce in the desert, so Gumball and Darwin had to share the water.
What does it mean when something is scarce?
there's a little amount, it's rare
What is a synonym for the word slowly?
A) bravely B) quietly C) sluggishly
C) sluggishly
Jaya has to get to work early because a lot of creatures, big and small, are counting on her for their breakfast. Later in the day, she will make sure their habitats are clean.
Where does Jaya work?
The zoo
You walk down the dark street, your heart pounding, wondering if you should turn back or go into the unknown.
What point of view is this? First, second, or third?
Second point of view