Story Elements
What is the setting of a story?
The setting of a story refers to the time and place in which the events occur. It helps provide the context for the characters' actions and can deeply influence the mood or atmosphere of the narrative.
What is the purpose of an author when they write to inform the reader?
The author writes to inform when their goal is to provide facts, explain something, or give knowledge about a topic. For example, a textbook or an article on weather.
What is first-person point of view?
First-person point of view is when the narrator is a character in the story and uses words like "I" or "we." The story is told from their perspective.
What are context clues?
Context clues are hints or information in the surrounding text that help readers figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
What is a title and why is it important in understanding a text?
A title is the name of a text, and it is important because it gives you a hint about the topic and the main idea of the text.
Name 3 types of conflict a character might face.
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Nature
How can you tell if an author is trying to persuade the reader in a text?
You can tell an author is trying to persuade when the text is trying to convince you to do something or believe a certain idea. It may use strong arguments or emotional appeals.
How can you identify if a story is written in third-person omniscient point of view?
In third-person omniscient, the narrator knows everything about all characters, including their thoughts, feelings, and actions. Words like "he," "she," or "they" are used.
If you don't know what the word "cumbersome" means, which of these sentences could help you understand it? "The box was so cumbersome that it took two people to carry it."
The sentence helps you understand "cumbersome" because the idea of needing "two people" to carry it suggests that the word means something large, heavy, or difficult to handle.
What do headings and subheadings help readers do?
Headings and subheadings help readers quickly locate sections of the text and understand the main topics of each section.
What are the main parts of the plot structure?
The main parts of plot structure are the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
What is the difference between an author writing to entertain and writing to inform?
An author writes to entertain by telling a story or creating a scenario that makes the reader enjoy the experience. In contrast, informing gives facts or explanations.
What is the main difference between third-person limited and third-person omniscient?
The key difference between third-person limited and third-person omniscient is that in limited, the narrator only knows one character's thoughts and feelings, while in omniscient, the narrator knows everyone's thoughts and feelings.
What is a synonym clue, and how does it help you figure out a word's meaning?
A synonym clue is when a word in the sentence is used with another word that has a similar meaning. For example, "happy" could be explained by using the synonym "joyful" in the sentence.
How can captions help you understand a picture in a text?
Captions provide additional information about a picture or illustration, helping readers understand how the image relates to the text.
Describe the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist.
The protagonist is the main character in the story, often facing challenges, while the antagonist is the character or force that opposes the protagonist.
When an author writes a fictional story, what is typically their purpose?
An author writing a fictional story usually wants to entertain the reader, telling an imaginative tale for enjoyment.
How does a first-person narrator affect the way the story is told?
A first-person narrator makes the story feel personal and subjective, as the reader experiences events directly from the narrator's perspective. It can create a stronger emotional connection with the character.
If the sentence says, "The knight's valor was known across the kingdom, as he always acted bravely in battle," what does the word "valor" mean?
The word "valor" means bravery or courage. The clue is that "bravely" is used to describe the knight’s actions in battle.
What is the purpose of a table of contents?
A table of contents lists the chapters or sections of a text in order, allowing readers to find specific information or navigate the text more easily.
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
A theme is the underlying message or central idea of a story, while a moral is a lesson the reader learns from the story, often about right and wrong.
What might be the author's purpose if they use humor, exaggeration, or unrealistic situations in their writing?
The author's purpose is most likely to entertain. Humor, exaggeration, or unrealistic situations are often used to engage readers in a fun, amusing, or imaginative way, typical of satire or comedic fiction.
Why might an author choose to use second-person point of view in a story or text?
Second-person point of view directly addresses the reader using "you," which can make the reader feel like they are part of the action. It is often used in instruction or interactive writing.
How can you use antonyms as context clues to determine the meaning of a word?
Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. If the sentence says, "He was joyful, unlike his grumpy friend," the context clue tells you that "grumpy" is the opposite of "joyful," so you can figure out that joyful means happy.
How do bold words in a text help readers identify important information?
Bold words stand out in a text and usually indicate important vocabulary or concepts that the reader should pay attention to.