Literary Elements
What literary element tells where and when a story takes place?
Setting
What does point of view tell us?
A. Where the story happens
B. Who is telling the story
C. What the story is about
B. Who is telling the story
Is being yourself a theme or a topic?
Topic
What does Marisol like to eat that is an unusual combination?
A. Peanut butter and jelly burritos
B. Pizza and ice cream
C. Tacos and spaghetti
A. Peanut butter and jelly burritos
If food is mushy, what does that mean?
A. Hard and crunchy
B. Soft and wet
C. Frozen and cold
B. Soft and wet
What literary element tells the events that happen in a story?
A. Characters
B. Plot
C. Resolution
B. Plot
If a narrator uses the words I, me, my, and we, what point of view is the story most likely written in?
First person
Is “Be proud of who you are, even when you are different” a theme or a topic?
Theme
Why do people say that Marisol “doesn't match”?
She likes to mix things together that people don't usually expect to go together.
If two things clash, what happens?
A. They look or work well together.
B. They do not go well together.
C. They disappear.
B. They do not go well together.
Marisol likes to combine things that other people think do not go together. Is this an example of a character trait, setting, or plot?
Character trait
If a narrator uses he, she, they, and Marisol, what point of view is the story most likely written in?
Third person
Which one is a topic?
A. Friendship
B. Be proud of who you are.
C. It is okay to be different.
Answer: A. Friendship
What happens when Marisol tries to match?
A. She becomes happier.
B. She becomes bored and unhappy.
C. She makes new friends.
B. She becomes bored and unhappy.
If someone is winking, what are they doing?
A. Closing one eye quickly
B. Covering both eyes
C. Blinking both eyes slowly
A. Closing one eye quickly
The story takes place in places such as Marisol's home and school. What literary element does this describe?
A. Setting
B. Plot
C. Character traits
A. Setting
Is Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match told from first person or third person point of view?
First person
Which is the best theme for Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match?
A. Marisol likes soccer.
B. Being different is bad.
C. You should be proud of who you are and embrace what makes you unique.
C. You should be proud of who you are and embrace what makes you unique.
How does Marisol feel when she tries to be like everyone else?
She feels unhappy because she cannot be herself.
If you suggest something, you ______.
A. forget about it
B.disagree with everyone
C. give an idea or recommendation
C. give an idea or recommendation
What are the three literary elements we have studied that help us understand a story: character, setting, and _____?
Plot
Why is the story told from first person point of view instead of third person?
The narrator uses words like I and me instead of telling the story about Marisol using her or she.
What is the difference between a theme and a topic?
A topic is what the story is about, while a theme is the lesson or message the author wants readers to understand.
How do Marisol's actions help communicate the theme of the story?
Marisol shows that trying to fit other people's expectations makes her unhappy, while being herself makes her happy. This shows that we should be proud of what makes us unique.
If Marisol scrunches her face, what does she most likely do?
A. Makes her face smaller or wrinkled
B. Smiles widely
C. Closes both eyes and falls asleep
A. Makes her face smaller or wrinkled