Story Elements 1
What is the setting of a story?
A. The lesson the author wants readers to learn
B. The time and place where the story occurs
C. The problem in the story
D. The events of the story
B. The time and place where the story occurs
What is the theme of a story?
A. The lesson or message about life
B. The setting of the story
C. The main character
D. The conflict
A. The lesson or message about life
Who is the author of our text, "The Terror?'
A. Langston Hughes
B. Junot Diaz
C. Mrs. Prather
D. Jerry Springer
B. Junot Diaz
What does the prefix "un-" mean?
A. Again
B. Not
C. Before
D. Across
B. Not
Which word is a synonym for generous?
A. Selfish
B. Kind
C. Angry
D. Careless
B. Kind
What is the climax of a story?
A. The beginning of the story
B. The most exciting or important turning point
C. The conclusion of the story
D. The setting
B. The most exciting or important turning point
What is the falling action?
A. Events leading to the climax
B. Events after the climax that lead to the resolution
C. The conflict of the story
D. The lesson of the story
B. Events after the climax that lead to the resolution
What is the central idea of the text?
A. Accepting fear showed the boy how dangerous it is to be different.
B. Fear tormented and controlled him until he no longer allowed it.
C. Fear allowed the author to prepare for future struggles with the brothers.
D. Accepting fear allowed the author to accept being controlled by enemies.
B. Fear tormented and controlled him until he no longer allowed it.
Which word means "to write again"?
A. Preview
B. Rewrite
C. Miswrite
D. Undo
B. Rewrite
Which sentence is written in the past tense?
A. She walks to school every day.
B. She will walk to school tomorrow.
C. She walked to school yesterday.
D. She is walking to school now.
C. She walked to school yesterday.
Which event is most likely part of the rising action?
A. The hero defeats the villain.
B. The story ends happily.
C. The hero receives a mysterious map and begins a journey.
D. The setting is introduced.
C. The hero receives a mysterious map and begins a journey.
Which statement BEST expresses a theme?
A. The story takes place in a forest.
B. The main character is twelve years old.
C. Hard work often leads to success.
D. A dog gets lost.
C. Hard work often leads to success.
What inspired the author to stop running away?
A. learning from his brother how to fight back,
B. knowing he is equally matched to fight the brothers.
C. reading a book about how to get even with enemies
D. reading stories of others who courageously faced frightening things.
D. reading stories of others who courageously faced frightening things.
Which word means "the study of life"?
A. Geology
B. Biology
C. Astrology
D. Ecology
B. Biology
Which word has a positive connotation?
A. Skinny
B. Bossy
C. Determined
D. Stubborn
C. Determined
Which event would most likely occur during the resolution?
A. The mystery begins.
B. The main character is introduced.
C. The final problem is solved and life returns to normal.
D. The conflict becomes more complicated.
C. The final problem is solved and life returns to normal.
Which statement is most likely a theme?
A. The story takes place in Georgia.
B. Mia learns to ride a bike.
C. Friendship can help people overcome challenges.
D. The story has three main characters.
C. Friendship can help people overcome challenges.
When the author says, "Even if they weren't chasing me in the flesh, they sure were chasing me in spirit." What does the speaker mean by this?
A. He felt afraid even when the brothers were not around.
B. He was worried because the brothers were faster than he was.
C. He was confused because the brothers did not physically want to hurt him.
D. He felt concerned when he realized that the brothers were following him home.
A. He felt afraid even when the brothers were not around.
Which word has the most positive connotation for someone who spends a lot of time studying?
A. Nerdy
B. Obsessive
C. Dedicated
D. Bookish
C. Dedicated
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. My favorite sports are basketball soccer and football.
B. My favorite sports are basketball, soccer, and football.
C. My favorite sports are basketball soccer, and football.
D. My favorite sports, are basketball soccer and football.
B. My favorite sports are basketball, soccer, and football
Read the passage:
"The old lighthouse stood on a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean during a stormy night."
Which story element is most clearly described?
A. Conflict
B. Theme
C. Setting
D. Character
C. Setting
Read the passage:
"The snowstorm blocked all roads, forcing the family to stay in the cabin."
How does the setting affect the plot?
A. It introduces a new character.
B. It creates a conflict that drives the story forward.
C. It resolves the conflict.
D. It changes the point of view.
B. It creates a conflict that drives the story forward.
How does the author feel about himself when he says, " I hated these brothers from the bottom of my heart, but even more than them, I hated myself for my cowardice?"
A. He feels confident.
B. He feels proud.
C. He feels weak.
D. He feels alone.
C. He feels weak.
Read the sentence:
"The puppy was energetic as it raced around the yard."
The word energetic has a:
A. Positive connotation
B. Negative connotation
C. Neutral connotation
D. Confusing connotation
A. Positive connotation
Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
A. We visited florida during spring break.
B. We visited Florida during Spring Break.
C. We visited Florida during spring break.
D. we visited Florida during spring break.
C. We visited Florida during spring break.