Story Elements
What is the time and place of a story called?
Setting
What part of the plot introduces the characters and setting?
Exposition
“Her smile was as bright as the sun.”
Simile
What are context clues?
Words or phrases around a word that help you figure out what it means
What should always be capitalized?
Names, places, and the beginning of a sentence
What do we call the people or animals in a story?
Characters
What part of the plot builds tension and shows the conflict?
Rising Action
“The classroom was a zoo by the end of the day.”
Metaphor
If you don’t know a word, what should you look for in the sentence?
Hints or clues around it
What two parts must a complete sentence have?
A subject and a predicate
What is the main struggle the character faces?
Conflict
What is the most exciting or intense part of the story?
Climax
“The wind whispered through the trees.”
Personification
What’s the first step when you see a word you don’t know?
Read the sentence and look for hints about the meaning
What punctuation mark is used at the end of a question?
Question mark
What is the message or lesson the author wants you to learn?
Theme
What happens after the climax when the story slows down?
Falling Action
“I told you a million times to clean your room!”
Hyperbole
After Lily left home for college, her dad tried to sell the computer games she had played when she was little. However, he soon discovered they were OBSOLETE. The word OBSOLETE means: a) too easy b) out of date c) boring
b) out of date
Which word correctly completes the sentence? “It’s / Its tail wagged when it saw its owner.”
Its
What is the sequence of events that happen in a story called?
Plot
What part shows how the problem is solved or lesson is learned?
Resolution
“The warm cinnamon scent of cookies filled the air as laughter echoed through the kitchen.”
Imagery
The children danced to the music with merry JUBILATION. What does JUBILATION mean? a) delight b) distress c) surprise
a) delight
Choose the correct version: “Your / You’re going to love this book!”
You’re