Story Elements
What is the setting of a story?
A: The setting is where and when a story takes place.
What is a simile?
A simile is a comparison using 'like' or 'as' (e.g., "Her smile was as bright as the sun").
What is the main idea of a paragraph?
The main idea is what a paragraph or story is mostly about.
What is a synonym?
A synonym is a word that means the same as another word (e.g., happy and joyful).
What does it mean to infer?
To infer means to use clues in the story to figure out something the author doesn’t directly say.
Name the main character in a book you’ve read.
A: The main character is the person or animal the story is mostly about.
Give an example of a metaphor.
A metaphor compares two things without using 'like' or 'as' (e.g., "The classroom was a zoo").
Why are supporting details important?
Supporting details give more information about the main idea and help explain it.
What is an antonym?
An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word (e.g., hot and cold).
If a character is shivering, what can you infer?
If a character is shivering, you can infer that they are cold or scared.
What is the problem in a story called?
A: The problem in a story is called the conflict.
What is personification?
Personification is when non-human things are given human traits (e.g., "The wind whispered through the trees").
How do you find the main idea in a passage?
You can find the main idea by looking at the first or last sentence and asking, "What is this mostly about?"
Use context clues to figure out: "The storm was so ferocious, it knocked over trees." What does ferocious mean?
"Ferocious" means very fierce or violent.
If a story says, "Lena's eyes widened as she gasped," what can you infer?
If a story says, "Lena's eyes widened as she gasped," you can infer she is surprised or shocked.
What happens in the climax of a story?
The climax is the most exciting or important part of a story, where the conflict reaches its peak.
What is an idiom? Give an example.
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than its literal words (e.g., "It’s raining cats and dogs").
What is a summary, and why is it useful?
A summary is a short version of the text that includes only the most important details.
What does the word "glimmering" mean in this sentence? "The lake was glimmering under the moonlight."
"Glimmering" means shining or sparkling.
How can an author give clues about what will happen next?
Authors give clues about what will happen next through foreshadowing.
What is the resolution of a story?
The resolution is how the story's problem is solved or how it ends.
What is hyperbole? Give an example.
Hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration (e.g., "I’ve told you a million times!").
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
A fact is something true and proven, while an opinion is what someone thinks or feels.
Find the meaning of "reluctant" in this sentence: "Jesse was reluctant to try the roller coaster."
"Reluctant" means unwilling or hesitant.
Read this sentence: "Jake stared at his test with a frown and sighed." What can you infer about how Jake feels?
If Jake stares at his test with a frown and sighs, you can infer he is frustrated, worried, or struggling.