Plot/Story Structure
What do we call the part of the story where the character and setting are introduced?
Beginning (Exposition)
What is the difference between conflict and resolution?
Conflict is the problem; resolution is how the problem is solved.
What is the main purpose of stage directions in a drama?
To tell what characters do or how they move/act.
What is a theme?
A theme is the lesson or the moral of the story
What does the root port mean? AND Give me a word that has the latin root port it in
Port means to carry
(Teleport, import)
What is the climax of a story?
The most exciting or important moment, turning point of the conflict
If a character keeps searching even when they are tired, what can you infer about their motivation?
The problem is important to them / They care a lot / They are determined.
Why are stage directions usually written in parentheses or italics?
To show they are not spoken aloud.
What is theme?
Every afternoon, Luis wanted to play video games as soon as he got home. One day, he saw his little sister struggling to carry a big box of books. Luis sighed and almost walked past her. Then he stopped, put down his backpack, and helped her carry the box to her room. It took only a few minutes, but his sister smiled and said, “Thank you.” Later that day, Luis still had time to play, and he felt proud that he had helped.
Helping others is important
Being kind makes you feel good
Doing the right thing matters more than what you want
What does the suffix -ize usually mean?
To make
Put these in order:
Resolution, Rising Action, Beginning, Climax, Falling Action
Beginning, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
Why should a reader use text evidence when making an inference?
To prove the inference is supported by the story
What is the difference between dialogue and stage directions?
Dialogue is what characters say; stage directions describe actions.
Vinnie wanted to quit the soccer team after missing an easy goal in practice. He felt embarrassed and told his coach he wasn’t good enough. The coach encouraged him to keep trying. Ethan stayed after practice to work on his kicks. A few weeks later, he scored in a real game and smiled as his teammates cheered.
Don’t give up when things are hard
Hard work leads to improvement
Practice helps you succeed
What does the suffix -ance usually mean?
The act of
Put these events in Story Plot Order: (Beginning, Rising Action, Climax, Resolution)
A) The character promises to be more careful.
B) The character realizes something important is missing.
C) The character finally finds what was lost.
D) The character searches several places.
B) Beginning
D) Rising Action
C) Climax
A) Resolution
A character retraces their steps and asks for help instead of giving up. What does this reveal about their character? Use one trait.
Responsible, determined, or thoughtful (with explanation).
Sofia spent weeks working on her science project, but the night before it was due, her little brother accidentally spilled water all over it. She felt angry and wanted to yell, but she took a deep breath and started fixing what she could. The next day, her project wasn’t perfect, but she explained what happened and what she learned from the experience.
Staying calm helps you solve problems
You can learn from mistakes
How you respond to problems matters more than the problem itself
What does the root dict mean? AND give me a word that has dict in it.
Dict means to say. (Dictate, dictionary)
Explain why the climax is usually the turning point of a story, not the ending.
Because it is where the main problem changes or is decided, but the story still needs to show how things end.
Give one strong inference you could make about a character who changes their behavior at the end of a story, and explain what kind of evidence would support it.
They learned from their mistake; evidence would be their actions or dialogue showing change.
In the line “The wind was like a whisper,” identify the figurative language and explain its effect on the reader.
Simile; it helps the reader imagine the wind as soft and quiet.
Explain why themes are usually not directly stated and must be inferred from the story.
Because authors show the message through events and character actions instead of saying it directly.
Which word is divided into syllables correctly?
A) neigh/bor/hood
B) nei/ghbor/hood
A) neigh/bor/hood